Posted on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 : 10:32 a.m.
'Conviction' well done if a bit dull
By AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Conviction Opens today at the State, Quality 16, Rave, Brighton Review by Corey Hall of the Metro Times Grade: B-
A handsomely appointed, powerfully acted and slightly drab true-life drama, Conviction has one of those clever dual-meaning titles, referring to both legal procedure and the heroine's relentless drive. As the indefatigable Betty Anne Waters, Hilary Swank displays more grit and pluck than a KFC in the Sahara, trudging on through years of labor, discouragement and heartache in a lonely quest for truth.