A Stellar Cast Barely Hoists ‘American Murderer’ Out of True Crime Mediocrity
The art of the con is big right now, and American Murderer is hoping to cash in, betting on a stellar cast and fascinating true story to carry the day. That it isn’t nearly as compelling as it should be can be blamed on the fact that it leans a little too hard on both, without incorporating much of anything resembling a bigger picture beyond the personal.
