Mortal Thoughts

Mortal Thoughts (1991)

  • 57% of critics liked it
    (14 reviews)

  • 33% of users liked it
    (6,394 ratings)

Mortal Thoughts is a low-key thriller revolving around the relationship between two best friends who are involved in the death of one of their husbands. The movie unfolds as the events leading to a confession are shown in flashback. Joyce (Glenne Headly) is married to the abusive, unfaithful James… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
William Reilly, Claude Kerven
Genres
Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 19, 1991 Wide
On DVD
Aug 8, 2000
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    Bruce Willis is rather terrifying.....a man of many faces indeed

  • Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World

    Willis makes a convincing villain

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner

    An unusually tough and daring film for both Willis and Moore.

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    Not-half-bad murder-thriller potboiler.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Lafe F


    A woman's abusive husband (Bruce Willis) is murdered quite bloodily in the back of a van at a fairground. The wife's friend (Demi Moore) is suspected - will she get away with it? It's up to Detective John (Harvey Keitel) to determine. Somewhat memorable after all these… More

  • Dean M


    Director Alan Rudolph's eccentric style brings some interest to a fairly routine story. Although Demi Moore has a creditable stab at the heroine, it's Glenne Headly who steals the show.

  • John B


    Another former movie network space filler. Willis and Moore together on the screen. Oooh wow! Why can't Hollywood couples actually find something worth while to appear in together. Looks like they did it for the same of doing it.

  • Lee K


    I think this was the movie that introduced Bruce and Demi together?? Anyhow I liked this little who dunnit that holds lots of twists and turns thru out. I have never been too keen on Demi's acting abilities however good performances from Bruce Willis and Glenne Headley. worth a… More

  • Christopher B


    Decent mystery/thriller. Harvey Keitel is in it though!

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