Her Alibi

Her Alibi is a 1989 romantic comedy directed by Bruce Beresford, featuring Tom Selleck as Phillip Arts, a successful mystery novelist searching for fresh inspiration. Phillip's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets the enigmatic and beautiful Crystal Nielsen, played by Paulina Porizkova. After a brief encounter, Crystal becomes his muse and claims to be seeking refuge, which leads Phillip to unwittingly become entangled in a web of deception and danger. Combining elements of mystery and romance, the film explores Phillip's struggle to balance his growing affection for Crystal with the suspicion surrounding her true identity, all set against a lighthearted comedic backdrop.

Her Alibi received generally negative reviews upon its release, as reflected by its low ratings on major review platforms. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 17%, with critics often citing a lack of chemistry between the leads and a predictably clichéd plot. The site's consensus describes the movie as a "tedious romantic comedy that fails to deliver laughs or suspense." Metacritic gives the film an even lower score of 24 out of 100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. Critics from major publications noted that despite Tom Selleck's charm, the film struggles with uneven pacing and weak scriptwriting. IMDb users give the movie a middling score of 5.8/10, with some appreciating its lightheartedness and the leads’ performances, but many criticizing its formulaic storyline. Variety magazine commented that the film "offers a few amusing moments but ultimately falls flat due to contrived plot twists and lackluster humor." Overall, Her Alibi is often regarded as an underwhelming blend of romantic comedy and mystery that failed to resonate with audiences or critics.