DVD: Find Me Bored

Find Me Guilty (2.5/5 stars)

Find Me Guilty tells the true story of an alleged mafia man Jackie DiNorsico who is first indicted on a RICO act charge (frequently used against organized crime) and offered a deal. After he refuses, he is later set up, arrested, and sent to jail on a thirty year prison sentence for drugs. He refuses to cooperate again, and being frustrated with his lawyer, decides to represent himself in what becomes one of the largest (dozens of defendants) and longest (over 600 days) trials in United States history.

Of course, not being a lawyer, his courtroom antics are a bit wacky, hence providing the comedic premise of the movie. However there is also some drama involved, his deteriorating relationship with the other lawyers and his co-defendants whom he refused to turn on, due to his antics at the trial. Also he has some family trouble, and eventually becomes worn down by the entire very long process.

I did not enjoy the movie very much because the comedy is not really that funny, and the drama is not that compelling either. It is enough to be mildly interesting though so it isn't absolutely horrible, only slightly below average. It is just disappointing because I expected a lot more from something by the great director Sidney Lumet (Network, Dog Day Afternoon, The Verdict, Serpico, among others). I wouldn't say don't see it, although I would probably wait for cable, just definitely don't set your expectations very high.