The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
TV-MA | 08 February 2015 (USA)
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    cheergal

    I saw " All good things" a few years back and was curious about the alleged suspect, Robert Durst. Later, I watched several news programs about him also. And it was only natural to come across this title eventually.I watched two similar crime series on Netflix, "Making a Murderer" and "The Staircase". None of them were convincing to me. Both suspects in these two cases were convicted as murderers. However, those two film makers indeed tried to portrait their innocence, otherwise. Especially, the suspect in "Making a Murderer" is undoubtedly guilty . The film makers somehow misled audience to believe suspects' innocence with their bias directing skills. This one is neutral and journalistic. The main focus of this documentary is on Robert Durst entirely not on any particularly alleged crimes he committed. The history of him is very well to depict his psychopathic personality. He got away with those murders because of his wealth and connections. When he agreed to participate this documentary against his lawyer's cautious advises, he wasn't aware that his fate was about to take turn for worse. This also coincided with those analyses of psychopathic behaviors. Despite of all the complexities of psychopath, Robert Durst is a real life psychopath who is now behind bars because of this film. I would say so far this is the best outcome anyone could hope for.This is a good journalist work. It did not only have its entertaining value but also serve justice for victims. What could be better than that? I would recommend it.

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    mayabjoerner

    An amazing series you have to watch, if you love crime and crime series! Exiting from the get go and its hard to stop watching butik its done. A must see if you ask me!

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    mynameisjayne

    I started watching this 9PM, Saturday night after feeling discontent watching the euro vision.I have completed watching it today, Sunday.It's the best 'crime' documentary I have ever seen and the first of it's sort and style.It's also the first review I've written on IMDb. I felt so hollow after starring at a black void during the final moments of this film. So much so, that I felt desperate to gain some sort of closure. I found myself scanning articles, information and comments about Hurst hoping that i'd be able to create closure for myself..This film is a masterpiece. I experienced a range of emotions such as anger, sadness, pity and even sickness (especially during the last scenes).THANK YOU...Andrew Jarecki for giving us a glimpse into the mind of a psychopath and showing us danger in it's most feeble form.The only criticism I do have is the credit opening. I do love the choice of song and the scenes. However, I feel caution is necessary when dealing with a sensitive documentary such as this. I feel it should stay true to the nature of the documentary and remind us that we're watching a documentary about a cold blooded murderer. Basically, I feel the opening credits it's something that you'd see from TV drama's such as True blood, damages etc etc...

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    R Bruce Hudson

    This is a documentary which follows Andrew Jarecki, as he pulls together the story of Robert Durst, who is suspected of killing his wife along with two others.Robert Durst is part of the Durst family, a prominent property investment force in New York. Andrew Jarecki interviews Robert Durst extensively, along with other key players. He and his team are party to the uncovering of new evidence for these old crimes.Amazingly, the tension is built and sustained then built again and again - I am sure whether to congratulate Andrew Jarecki as incredibly lucky for the revelations he gets to reveal, or his mastery as a film maker.I believe that this series is a rare combination of both.Highly recommended.

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