The plot is excellent, the execution somewhat confusing, and the surprising ending totally acceptable. I enjoyed "The Lesser Evil", but constantly found myself questioning who was who, as the film bounced back and forth between present day, and twenty two years earlier. Boldly depending on four teenage friends to keep a lifelong secret, the plan eventually spirals out of control, leading to paranoia, double crosses, and another murder. The outcome is always in doubt, which maintains interest through the entire 96 minutes. David Paymer is a standout as the lawyer who seems intent on self preservation rather than commitment to his cronies in crime. - MERK

One or 2 good performances, but other than that this is total waste of time. Poorly directed with a totally predictable 'twist' ending that is thoroughly unsatisfying. In fact the only reason I am offering a review for this little mess is because of all the 'good' reviews. How people can be so taken in by this crap these days is beyond me. About the only thing interesting in this flick is when one of the young boys moons one of the others. The fact that none of the 'older' men looks a thing like his young counterpart doesn't help the confusion. It took me till almost the end of the movie to figure out which kid went with which adult, but then I cared so little about any of the characters that I didn't really bother to try. Oh, there is at least one other good thing about this. The fact that the murderer turns out to be a Catholic priest. At least that much is true. Now if they had only made him an alcoholic child molester as well, they would have gotten the character right.

Four men reunite after 25 years to face a murder they covered up. The story is tangled web of deception that keeps you guessing by cutting to the past to reveal the lies the central characters tell each other. Every time you think you understand a characters motives your shown something that puts everything you thought you knew into doubt. A very cerebral film that kept me guessing right up to the end.

This is an excellent film, and was a very pleasant suprise, to say the least. I'm amazed, however, at the lack of online information for "The Lesser Evil". It's a shame it hasn't gotten much attention, because this is a very well done, totally gripping film, with a twist ending I never saw coming. If you like your movies suspenseful, thought-provoking, and unpredictable, check this one out...you won't be disappointed.