Guilty Until Proven Innocent (1991 TV Movie) User Reviews

Well played. A little rough around the edges but good

[hidariryuI · 7/10 · 15 August 2005]

My girlfriend bought this movie and said she bought it because of the jacket. I was kind of hesitant but because the only other movie to watch was 3 hours long I went with it. Well needless to say I was hooked. I watched this movie and was just in awe at the travesty of justice this poor kid wen through. If my attorney had screwed up as bad as she did I would've had a kitten right there on the floor. Brendan Fraser did a good job at acting like a scared kid. A bit overacting at times but good. Martin Sheen was Martin Sheen. He was the dad you'd want in your corner. I would highly suggest picking this up. It's available at Walmart for like 5 bucks.

Could This Happen To Me or You?

[arcturus6 · 10/10 · 23 April 2005]

This is a very good film that shows how justice in our American system is sometimes lacking. The film centers on a young man (Bobby McLoughlin) with Brendon Fraser giving an excellent performance, who is wrongfully accused of a murder and the trials and tribulations that he and his parents must endure to prove his innocence. Martin Sheen and Caroline Kava give very good performances as the foster father and mother of McLoughlin.

I was particularly disturbed by the apparent lack of legal representation McLoughlin received at his initial trial at the hands of a so-called Public Defender. Also, the film depicts disturbing elements in law enforcement of police errors that are very slow in being corrected at the expense of the wrongfully accused. Had Mr. McLoughlin been wrongfully convicted of first degree murder, he could very well have been executed.

I highly recommend this film for those who may have known someone who was wrongfully accused or themselves accused. It is a thoughtful film that will hold your attention.

Guilty until Proved Innocent

[Linda1161 · 19 March 2005]

This movie is about someone I actually grew up with. This movie is worth watching. It's scary how something like this can happen to a childhood friend. Bobby had a lot of courage and was very strong willed during such a difficult time in his life. He found the positive in a horrible situation. The message from all of this is to never give up, and always believe in yourself. Family is so important. A lesson also learned from this is, time is so precious, you can't turn back the hands of time so make the best of any situation, and cherish what you have in your life at this time. Bobby's teenage years was taken from him, his freedom and sharing precious times with family when a child is most vulnerable. It's sad something like this had to happen to any person especially one that I knew and only had fond memories of.

Three times and I still Love It

[thinrox · 8/10 · 28 August 2005]

Today (8-28-05), I watched this movie for the third time on the Lifetime Network. I am still amazed by the way Bobby McLaughlin was railroaded by both the criminal and justice systems. The performances of both Charlie Sheen and Caroline Kava make you truly understand the depths and trials the parents went through while trying to rescue Bobby for the second time in his life, the first time being when they became loving and caring foster parents for Bobby when he so desperately needed love and guidance. Brendon Frazer gave a compelling performance as the teen turned young man who was resigned to living his life behind bars. I only hope that the real Bobby McLaughlin's life truly has lived up to the old saying "the best revenge is living well."

Presumed guilty

[Encore_2017 · 9/10 · 12 December 2020]

This is the true story of 19-year-old Bobby McLaughlin, accused and committed for a murder that took place in a Brooklyn park in 1979. 15-year-old Jimmy O'Neil, the only eyewitness to the murder, is eager to please the place and incorrectly identifies Bobby as the murderer and helps convict him.

For the next six years Bobby's foster father, Harold Hoeny (Martin Sheen), fights to find new evidence so the case can be re-opened. Does he succeed?

you'll have to watch the movie to find out. Luckily, watching this is a pleasure.