Upon seeing his theory comes true, Jerry Fletcher, a young taxi driver that obsessed with making theories of conspiracy and publish them, the thing that risks his life, as he becomes followed by a criminal, so he has to know which conspiracy that comes true to survive.
...even at two hours and 15 minutes, Conspiracy Theory is fast-paced and exciting, effectively mixing drama, comedy, ingenuity, suspense, revelation and a heartening sense of a triumph of humanity.
If you've ever questioned Gibson's appeal, this serio-comic thriller offers 135 minutes of persuasive evidence as to why he's become one of the world's most reliable box-office draws.
The plot is every bit as zany and far more elaborate than that of Face/Off, but here again, you just go along with the silliness to savor the performances.
Spirituality and Practice
August 29, 2002
About a truth seeker who has a difficult time figuring out who to trust in a world where everyone seems to be playing multiple roles.
...the strong impact that Gibson makes as damaged goods is diluted by selling Jerry as cute and redeemable.
Los Angeles Times
February 14, 2001
In the hands of stars in denial about their stardom and a director who can't be bothered to take things seriously, it has come out implausible and unsatisfying, a comic thriller that is not especially funny or thrilling.
Donner directs with an efficient hand. He keeps the action moving briskly. But most important for this format, he knows how to slip in a quick joke or two without detracting from the tension of the suspenseful plot.
