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First to Die

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This NBC Event Movie is a very close adaption of a James Patterson novel of the same name following the police investigation of the "Bride and Groom" murders led by Det. Lindsay Boxer, a cop with major problems of her own. This is a very good adaption, featuring a strong performance by Tracey Pollan as Lindsay in a twisty mystery. The only problem is the mis-casting of Robert Patrick as Nicholas Jenks. The part called for a less intense personality.I had hoped for another film, adapting the second book in the series, 2nd Chances, but, the plot perhaps was too similar to recent tragic events and may have been passed over.

I loved how this movie stayed so close to the novel. James Patterson is an amazing writer, and the movie did some justice to his writing. My issue however was the casting, it was HORRIBLE. Bad acting was served all around, from Tracy Pollan's stiff, rigid interpretation as Boxer to the critique of the woman playing her friend Claire (which I'll save for another day, just know its some of the worst acting I've ever seen.) Pollan was horrible timing in her acting, inserting pauses and talking so slowly that if the director had sped her up, they could have shaved half an hour off the movie. Carly Pope is ALRIGHT, but nothing could save this movie. It does keep moving, and since I'm a huge fan of James Patterson, I stuck it out through the end in respect for him, but it was hard. If you can, find the Women's Murder Club series on the Internet starring Angie Harmon. Although it doesn't follow the storyline of the novels, I actually BELIEVE that these women could be the Women's Murder Club. If you're going to buy it, find a used copy for less than a dollar, that's what I did. The acting was impossible to come back from.

Also, I've never laughed as hard as when you see any clip of Jacobi, the guy who plays him is so horrible it's hilarious!

I agree this film was a sleeper, constantly keeping the viewer guessing throughout an intricate plot. There were several conflicts to follow (two detectives who are former lovers, police investigation vs. persistent journalist, life-threatening blood disease of heroine, extremely clever murderer vs. an imposter, etc.). Another pleasure was the beautiful Seattle coastline.

This movie is a real sleeper. It is outstanding!
Just like all of Patterson's books. It is a true
mystery thriller. It keeps you on the edge of
your seat for the whole movie. It is really, really
good! You won't be disappointed. See it.

I received this movie in a timely manner and appreciate your great service. I will order from you again in the future.

... this happens to be a movie. As the dice fell, I got my hands on this one when I just was in the middle of watching (Patterson's) "Women's Murder Club" - and it was a very welcome surprise, this one is really good - in the sense that it catches the spirit of Patterson's book in a really good way, and, I may add: for the first time. "Along came a Spider" and "Kiss the Girls" were per se quite good films, but due to the age of M Freeman an important part of the story had to be omitted /what a schame, they didn't take Will Smith, for example, or even Denzel ... ok: In "First To Die" not only the age of the actors are okay according to the book, but also the characters and the directing; things, which are both sadly not found in the TV-Series "Women's Murder Club", for once, the decision not to continue with a second season is understandable. So, if you like James Patterson and want to see a movie which (almost) lives up to the written original - grab this one and forget all the others - Ernst Petz

I have read 10 books of the Lindsay Boxer genre. I enjoyed the Women's Murder Club on TV. This movie shows how "The Club" got started and you have an idea on how to imagine what the girls may look like. It brought some realism to the reading of the books. I enjoyed it.

This was a movie that I couldn't find in the local stores, and as usual, Amazon had it and it was delivered in a prompt manner and in great condition.
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I am a huge fan of author James Patterson and this movie really depicted the images that I had in mind from reading the book by the same name. Tracy Pollan shines as Det. Lindsay Boxer and does a really great job. The movie itself is somewhat predictable to a certain degree but, in typical James Patters fashion, it is full of suspense and twists. This movie is based on the first book of the Women's Murder Club series and fantastic. (I wish they would make movies for the next 6 books that are currently in the series.) If you like mysteries, James Patterson, Tracy Pollan or any combination of these, you will like this movie.

I really enjoyed this movie. I have not read any James Patterson novels, but this movie made me want to do so. I enjoyed the twists and turns - definitely not predictable.