Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Arlington Road
1999
***½
Director: Mark Pellington
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis, Robert Gossett

Following the tragic death of his wife a history professor has become obsessed with terrorism, and now he strongly believes that his new neighbour has something to hide. This conspiracy thriller has some clever turns, but just when it looks like the story is going down the toilet the film is saved by a terrific final twist. Jeff Bridges seems a bit out of place in a noisy role like this but it's fun to watch Tim Robbins as a bad guy.