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Review: The Interrogation of Anna Goode

The Interrogation of Anna Goode is a suspenseful psychological thriller that flips the script on the classic “cat-and-mouse” police procedural.

The story begins with a standard room-bound inquiry as FBI Agent John Savage and Detective Marshall bring in Anna Goode as a witness to a crime. It quickly evolves into a disorienting nightmare for Agent Savage when he mysteriously ends up as the accused. As Savage moves from lead interrogator to the primary suspect, he must convince the volatile detective that he’s innocent while he faces life in prison.

With a nonlinear narrative that includes flashbacks of Anna’s history, it also leans heavily on the “extreme lengths” Savage must take to regain control of the situation. While some of the plot twists require a healthy dose of suspended disbelief, the shocking truth revealed in the final act provides a satisfying, if cynical, payoff.

Most of the action takes place in the interrogation room and as the story progresses, the cinematography shifts from clinical and wide to claustrophobic and erratic, using space to heighten paranoia. The transition is seamless, leaving the audience questioning Savage’s sanity and Anna’s true identity.

The film’s premise is simple, but its execution is layered, forcing viewers to question not only who is guilty, but how power can shift in an instant. As suspicion falls on Savage, the narrative explores themes of institutional loyalty, manipulation, and the thin line between justice and self-preservation.

The pacing is deliberate, occasionally slow, but always purposeful. Each revelation lands with measured impact, ending in a twist that feels natural. While some supporting characters lack depth, the central performances carry the story with intensity and conviction.

Verdict: While not an original concept, it’s a lean, mean thriller that explores the fragility of identity and the terrifying power of a frame-up. It contains tension and moral ambiguity while exploring the unsettling fragility of truth.

The Interrogation of Anna Goode is less about solving a murder and more about confronting the unsettling possibility that truth is often shaped by whoever controls the narrative. If you enjoyed The Fugitive but want something with a darker, more psychological edge, this is a must-watch.

“We all do what we have to in order to survive.”

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