But as the lead character in an erotic thriller? As Weird Al Yankovic wrote about Mr. Exhibit B: William Defoe: I genuinely like William Defoe. The judge allows so many shenanigans that she makes Judge Ito look like Judge Judy. The scenes here are pointless with half a dozen side characters introduced and then forgotten. Now courtroom scenes can work in thrillers (see 1990's Presumed Innocent), but they should be to the point and thrilling. However, it spends an amazing amount of time in the courtroom. Body of Evidence is often considered an erotic thriller. The case for the Prosecution: Exhibit A: The courtroom scenes: AKA half the bloody movie. Will her lawyer get her off? Will she get him off? Stay tuned for the drama both inside and outside of the courtroom. Body of Evidence: 7 out of 10: A woman is on trial for seducing men to death.
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