reeves2002 I rented Beyond suspicion when it first came out and forgot I saw it and rented it again.I forgot most of the movie so I didn't mind seeing it again.I also like Jeff Goldblum's acting.It was a nice drama.I liked how it all unfolded.I have often thought how cool it would be to wake up and be someone else for change.To live in their home and live their life.In the movie Auggie Rose seemed to have no family or next of kin and nobody knew of him or anything about him.In the movie John wants to escape his life which is meaningless to him for whatever reason, and either re-invent himself or just be someone else.It was unclear what John was really unhappy with.He had a good job,nice car,friends,nice house and a longterm girlfriend but wanted to be free.I understand he felt sorry for ex-con Auggie since nobody came forward to claim him after he was shot dead. He was being discarded like human garbage and spent 20 years behind bars.John seemed obsessed with this man's life which was the complete opposite of his own.He eventually saw a way to start over and free himself from his own unhappy existence by impersonating the dead man.His new identity as Auggie Rose seemed to make him happy and he finally found himself.

fung0 This is a real undiscovered gem. The few criticisms posted so far seem based on the peculiar assumption that all stories must be taken literally, like news reports of real-world events.The fascination of this well-mounted 'little' movie depends on the pivotal fact that taking over someone else's life would be a totally bizarre and irrational thing to do. What makes the story fun is our own unexpected realization that sometimes irrationality really is preferable . Goldblum's character is someone who needs to do something crazy, to break out of the calcified shell of his stable existence. If you can't identify with that feeling, all I can say is you must be leading a far more exciting life than I am.Beyond some believably seedy locations (the whole movie is seemingly shot 'on the wrong side of the tracks'), Beyond Suspicion has several great performances going for it. Goldblum is perfect as the ambivalent impostor, not sure what he's doing, feeling at once creepy, guilty and yet strangely also more alive than he ever has before. Anne Heche is the perfect foil, very believable as a simple, lower-class girl with no reason to be sympathetic to Goldblum's peculiar activities. And Joe Santos (best known from The Rockford Files) adds a wonderful grace note as the amiable neighbor.You can typically buy this DVD in the bargain bin for about the cost of a rental. Definitely worth the investment.

mommosan Jeff Goldblum has such an excellent command of his emotions. His expressions could almost convey the story without words. This film is in no way humdrum; it's a refreshing departure from today's million dollar extravaganzas of all glitz and no substance.

Jay Harris Using a plot line similiar to one in one of Cornell Woolrich`s short stories a fine literate screenplay was written.The acting by Jeff Goldblum is superior,as he finds himself in very peculiar crossroads in his life. I hate giving to much of the story away but you will stay transfixed as the screen play unfoldsAnother writer compared this to American Beauty, This is far better, I did not like any one in American Beauty & could care less for any of them In Auggie Rose I liked everyone, even Anne Heche, who is not what I call a great actress, she handles herself very credibly, as all the rest of the cast. Good production values This film is fine entertainment all the way & no explosions or special effects to ruin it. The music score also is quite goodmy rating is ***1/2 It could have moved a bit faster. as always jay harris