While protecting an Amish boy – the sole witness to a brutal murder – and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Weir, an Australian filming in this country for the first time, has succumbed to blandness.
– Pauline Kael,
New Yorker,
14 Jan 2013
fresh:
A moderately effective, highly affected thriller.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
14 Jan 2013
fresh:
Witness warms up as the attraction builds between Ford, McGillis and Haas -- all performing excellently through this portion.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
6 Jul 2010
fresh:
Playing John Book allowed viewers the opportunity to see Ford the actor instead of Ford the action/adventure icon. It is one of the few times he has been given the opportunity to play in a straight drama.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
10 Jun 2008
fresh:
Harrison Ford has never given a better performance in a movie.