Misconduct

The 2016 American thriller marks the directorial debut of Shintaro Shimosawa and features Josh Duhamel, Alice Eve, Malin Åkerman, Al Pacino, and Anthony Hopkins in leading roles. The film centers on Ben Cahill (Josh Duhamel), an ambitious young lawyer who takes on a significant case against the powerful and ruthless pharmaceutical executive Arthur Denning (Anthony Hopkins). Ben becomes entangled in a dangerous web of blackmail and corruption when his former lover, Emily Hynes (Malin Åkerman), provides him with incriminating evidence against Denning. The situation worsens when Emily is found dead, and the evidence points toward Ben's involvement. His boss, Charles Abrams (Al Pacino), a seasoned attorney, attempts to assist in unraveling the case, but Ben begins to suspect that Abrams might be part of the conspiracy. As events unfold, Ben confronts a hitman (Byung-hun Lee) who poses a threat not only to his career but also to his life. The film delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral choices, illustrating the lengths one might go to achieve success. Filming took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the premiere on February 5, 2016. The movie received predominantly negative reviews from critics, who pointed out the convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Despite its star-studded cast, the film failed to recoup its $11 million budget, grossing only approximately $2.1 million at the box office.