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Tom Selleck is Jesse Stone, a former L.A. homicide detective who left behind the big city and an ex-wife to become the police chief of the quiet New England fishing town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Stone's old habits die hard as he continues to indulge in his two favorite things - scotch and women. When a series of murders take place, and a high school girl is raped, he's forced to face his own demons in order to solve the crimes.
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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Tom Selleck, Mimi Rogers, Viola Davis, and the rest the cast do an excellent job in this made for TV movie based on the Robert Parker book. This story of a New England sheriff, Chief Jesse Stone, trying to catch a cold calculating serial killer is well crafted. As if that wasn't enough he must catch those responsible for raping a girl. The book is a great read, and the movie does a fine job of following the key premises in the book. The directing by Robert Harmon is superb. I think his previous work as a camera man has given him a wonderful insight in helping the audience see and feel not only the characters clearly, but the surroundings as well.
Along with the great job on the main case/story, the other cases/subplots were masterfully done giving a real feel of being there. This is one of the best TV movies I have seen in years. I applaud CBS for backing it. If you are an avid detective reader you should enjoy the book. Fans of detective movies or Tom Selleck should find this one well to their liking. I am happy to say the DVD is excellent. The picture and sound are incredibly sharp. It includes a background of the movie with interviews of the cast and director. I was very pleased that Tom Selleck indicated that the success of this movie has started plans for a series of movies. I can't wait to see the next one!
Along with the great job on the main case/story, the other cases/subplots were masterfully done giving a real feel of being there. This is one of the best TV movies I have seen in years. I applaud CBS for backing it. If you are an avid detective reader you should enjoy the book. Fans of detective movies or Tom Selleck should find this one well to their liking. I am happy to say the DVD is excellent. The picture and sound are incredibly sharp. It includes a background of the movie with interviews of the cast and director. I was very pleased that Tom Selleck indicated that the success of this movie has started plans for a series of movies. I can't wait to see the next one!
128 of 137 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There have been 4 Jesse Stone novels by Robert Parker. And though Stone is 35 years old in the first one, and in his mid 40s by now, Selleck takes and makes the role his own. He's perfect in the role, and the whole production of this made for TV movie is top notch. there need to be more smart mystery type shows like this around.
When it aired, there were early reports that Selleck was interested in doing more with the character. Perhaps a series of TV movies, or even a TV series. It aired on CBS, and fans of Spenser For Hire (when is that whole series coming to DVD?)would love to see a regular weekly series. Personally, I don't know how well it would hold up weekly. There are only 4 books out to base this on, compared to the more than a dozen when Spenser aired. But with the right scripts it could become a great weekly show. And a hit. But CBS would probably aim for 21 episodes a season, which might strain the concept a little.
But either way, this movie was excellent. Fans of Parker,Selleck or just a good mystery should check it out.
When it aired, there were early reports that Selleck was interested in doing more with the character. Perhaps a series of TV movies, or even a TV series. It aired on CBS, and fans of Spenser For Hire (when is that whole series coming to DVD?)would love to see a regular weekly series. Personally, I don't know how well it would hold up weekly. There are only 4 books out to base this on, compared to the more than a dozen when Spenser aired. But with the right scripts it could become a great weekly show. And a hit. But CBS would probably aim for 21 episodes a season, which might strain the concept a little.
But either way, this movie was excellent. Fans of Parker,Selleck or just a good mystery should check it out.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By T. Noever
Format:DVD
I have never read a Parker novel and am unlikely to; so I have no comparisons and adaptation issues. But both I and my wife loved this flick.
Hard to say why; a mystery I'm still trying to fathom. I think it was just so well put together, with all the tiny bits and pieces fitting almost seamlessly. Selleck was a wry marvel with a troubled history and a character who left so much unsaid that one wondered just exactly when he would explode. This contrasts nicely with so much over-stated acting that considered great and significant these days. To allow just enough to appear on the outside to give a hint of what depths may lurk inside--without making it 'arty' and pretentiously obscure--it's become a rarity on the small screen and the large.
The supporting cast performed similarly. I think the strength of the movie that everybody appeared to have 'depth', without it ever becoming tedious and tiresome--and the plot and pacing allowed this to shine through.
A word about the killers. Some would like more 'motive' and more 'explanation' I guess. But why? Sometimes people do things for reasons that nobody but themselves will ever be able to understand. Why do we need this all neatly wrapped up? Why not just say 'they did it because they wanted to and because they could'. It happens; and when it happens, I think our lack of understanding of it--which is implicitly our lack of understanding of the complexity of human nature--is what really scares us. Which is why those two killers may be more terrifying than Leatherface.
5/5 for performance and story
Till Noever, owlglass.com, Author: KEAEN, CONTINUITY SLIP, SELADIENNA
Hard to say why; a mystery I'm still trying to fathom. I think it was just so well put together, with all the tiny bits and pieces fitting almost seamlessly. Selleck was a wry marvel with a troubled history and a character who left so much unsaid that one wondered just exactly when he would explode. This contrasts nicely with so much over-stated acting that considered great and significant these days. To allow just enough to appear on the outside to give a hint of what depths may lurk inside--without making it 'arty' and pretentiously obscure--it's become a rarity on the small screen and the large.
The supporting cast performed similarly. I think the strength of the movie that everybody appeared to have 'depth', without it ever becoming tedious and tiresome--and the plot and pacing allowed this to shine through.
A word about the killers. Some would like more 'motive' and more 'explanation' I guess. But why? Sometimes people do things for reasons that nobody but themselves will ever be able to understand. Why do we need this all neatly wrapped up? Why not just say 'they did it because they wanted to and because they could'. It happens; and when it happens, I think our lack of understanding of it--which is implicitly our lack of understanding of the complexity of human nature--is what really scares us. Which is why those two killers may be more terrifying than Leatherface.
5/5 for performance and story
Till Noever, owlglass.com, Author: KEAEN, CONTINUITY SLIP, SELADIENNA
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
The movie was entertaining & enjoyable, but I hated the backgound music - there was too much of it, too loud & too intrusive.
Published 1 day ago by Phulax
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good solid mystery movie
Love the Jesse Stone character as created by Tom Selleck and the "bad guys" in this one are chilling and unique.
Published 4 days ago by Georgene Lockwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Character Counts
Tom Selleck brings back entertainment to the screen. Jesse Stone and surrounding characters pull you into the drama and don't let you down. Read more
Published 6 days ago by chesh o
4.0 out of 5 stars
The acting is superior and the plot is realistic.
Selleck is at his best in these great plots. I think these are some of his best. Only wish there were more of them.
Published 7 days ago by Billy V. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent movie
I wish that ALL the stories in this series were on Amazon Prime. The four that are there now are all terrific. Tom Selleck is the MAN!
Published 7 days ago by Thomas G. Reiter
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kick back and relax
It's entertaining and a good way to pass the time. Enjoy the suspense, and a decent story line. A good kick back and relax movie.
Published 9 days ago by Hilary Marsoun
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the jesse stone series
I just bought all of the Jesse Stone DVDs and love them all. Hope that Tom Selleck makes more movies
In the same series. Read more
In the same series. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mrs. Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars
TOM SELLECK - JESSE STONE - 'NUFF SAID
GREAT GREAT GREAT SERIES OF MOVIES BASED ON ROBERT PARKER BOOKS. LOVED ALL OF THEM, HAVE EVEN WATCHED THEM ALL IN ORDER ON THE WEEKENDS, JUST LOVE TOM SELLECK AND HE IS A REALLY... Read more
Published 14 days ago by jeri
4.0 out of 5 stars
great entertainment
We are enjoying this. movie. Can not wait to see more Jesse Stone! Tom Sellick plays this part Extremely well!
Published 18 days ago by Sharon Seeger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Parker hits it again.
The best modern American writer of fiction was Robert Parker his tone, dialog and detail is flawless. In Stone Cold Tom Selleck does an amazing job and the cast is first class.
Published 19 days ago by Ellis Baxter
