The Third Murder

The Third Murder

"Everyone has a truth to want to believe."

A lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened.

jessetaylor@jessetaylor

September 15, 2017

A very good courtroom procedural with a brilliantly complex performance from the always great Kōji Yakusho. Still, this is a major change of pace from Koreeda and I don't know that I'm a fan of the new style. He does familial drama best and I hope he returns to form on his next feature.