Review of In the Blink of an Eye

Kindhearted social activist and filmmaker Micki Dickoff (a fine performance by Veronica Hamel) is shocked when she discovers that her sweet and optimistic childhood best friend Sunny Jacobs (wonderfully played with endearing radiance by Mimi Rogers) has been incarcerated for fifteen years in prison for allegedly killing a state trooper. Micki does her best to uncover the truth about what really happened so Sunny can be freed from jail. Director Micki Dickoff and screenwriters Rama Laurie Stagner and Dan Witt concoct a strong and compelling tale about a gross miscarriage of justice which serves as a frightening and provocative expose on how the legal system can work against an innocent person. Moreover, this film also delivers a touching message about the triumph of the human will and how one person can indeed make a big difference. Hamel and Rogers both excel in the lead roles; their warm and engaging chemistry makes the friendship between their characters totally moving and convincing. The movie further benefits from sound supporting performances from a sturdy cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Sunny's decent ex-con boyfriend Jessie, Carlos Gomez as shrewd and helpful defense attorney Jose Quinon, Brian Markinson as slimy and self-serving prosecuting attorney Satz, Mary Maya as Micki's spunky lawyer best gal pal Christie, Denise Richards as Sunny's bitter, estranged daughter Tina, and Piper Laurie as Jessie's supportive mother Kay. A gripping and worthwhile picture.