The story of the drama 'Cry in the Dark' in Australia is based on the recent case of Lindy Chamberlain, the mother who said her infant daughter had been dragged and killed by a wild Australian dog named Dingos. But after investigating the matter, they questioned the mother's words and accused her of killing her daughter and became a public opinion issue.
Streep and Neill are the film's perfectly matched thoroughbreds. But the film is neither a double star turn nor the best kind of courtroom drama; it is a sort of epic mosaic of national character.
Streep -- yes, with another perfect accent -- brings her customary skillfulness to the part. It's not a showy performance, but the heroine's internal struggle seems to come from the actress' pores.