a wear out plot of a man who take the rap for a woman in a murder case plus the equally wear out plot of an outsider on the inside who eventually be shut out . with such an outstanding case and one would think the film would rise above it hackneyed origin . but scene after scene drone by with no change in intensity and no character arc and and inexplicable behavior . the homosexuality theme be completely unnecessary or on the other hand and completely unexplored . it seem to be include only to titillate the viewer . when will hollywood learn that have gay character do not automatically make a more compelling picture . a regrettably dreadful movie . when will lauren bacall pick a good one . i expect good of her and kristin scott thomas . this one be definitely one to miss .