Sandra BullockandRyan Goslinghave become major names in Hollywood over the years.
What Is Murder by Numbers About?
In May 1924, Leopold and Loeb executed their plan, and offered Franks a ride home from school.
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When he accepted, he was dragged into the backseat of the car, where he died.
Buteventually, their perfect plan began to crumblewhen police found a pair of eyeglasses near the body of Franks.
The choosing of the victim was also different.
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Leopold and Loeb chose a neighbor of Loebs, which ultimately led back to them eventually.
In the movie, they have concrete alibis and even stage a crime scene.
The evidence is changed from a pair of glasses to some nearby vomit in the movie.
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In the actual case, there is still doubt over whether Leopold or Loeb delivered the fatal blows.
In it, he plays a highschooler who plans out the perfect murder.
Hes clean cut and poised, yet hes also vile and twisted.
Watching the performance back now, its no surprise he became the major star we know him as today.
How Does ‘Murder by Numbers’ Hold Up Today?
What many appreciateMurder by Numbersfor is how it explores the psychology of the crime and its committers.
A psychological thriller where a detective confronts two teenagers orchestrating a murder as a proof of their genius. The duo’s meticulous plan faces unforeseen complications as the investigation draws closer to the truth.
Netflix saw massive success with 2024sMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, andyet anotherJonBenet Ramseycase retelling.
Though that shouldnt be considered a flaw againstMurder by Numbers, Id argue it actually works in its favor.
The A-list actors battle it out in the courtroom over the perfect crime.
Dare I say,Murder by Numbersis an example of how to do the true crime tastefully?
Perhaps thats bold but with some of the content that we see nowadays, its fitting.
Still though,Murder by Numbersis a superb thriller and leaves you guessing every second.
And with how unsettling the true case is, that isnt exactly a bad thing.
In fact, its quite a welcome change.
The duo’s meticulous plan faces unforeseen complications as the investigation draws closer to the truth.
