Nov 21, 2023mjrw13 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A different movie, to be sure! I have mixed emotions about it - well acted, but the storyline and Denzel's transition stretched credibility way too far; hence the 3 star rating.
Jun 28, 2022Gary Geiserman rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
“You know, all those years of practicing law…scouring law books…achieving technical triumphs through loop holes and ambiguities…none of which were adequate to save me…from the reality of my present situation. Then today, in the middle of…
I enjoyed this movie completely. It is a story about two people (complete opposites) who learn from each other and become a team that could do great things. Sadly one was killed, but the other was able to finish the good that was begun. …
Feb 01, 2020ScorchingSun rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Denzel plays against type as a plump, socially awkward man with moral convictions.
But gradually the story veers off in a tangent when it seems no bad deed goes unnoticed.
Despite the potential in the setup, there's overall low dramatic…
Aug 24, 2019BeanTrader rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Put on a new suit and a pair of soft-skinned loafers and the odd-ball-lawyer-dunce with the 'Parkinson's-of-the-head' just disappears into vapor. His zoot-suit is gone, he stops grinning with a protruding over-bite, the stuttering…
Jun 27, 2019Ba_kuPlanet rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I like Denzel as an actor. Wasn't entertained by the story. Lawyer's already have a bad reputation. The last thing I want to watch in my spare time is a mentally unstable lawyer working & having negative effect in maintaining justice.
Jun 23, 2019Biblitz rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A compelling character masterfully portrayed by Denzel but the script was woefully incomplete. Gosh knows, the plea bargain extortion scheme infecting US law is real and merits urgent radical reform, but the writers here just not up to the…
May 20, 2019courtnid rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I believe this movie was written and produced for those who understand how difficult it is to stay aligned with your true self and purpose on earth when times are constantly changing and there are multiple ideologies to decipher. Those…
Mar 23, 2019maipenrai rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
What a waste of the talent of Denzel Washington. He plays a legal savant who totally out of character makes a bad choice to get money. The story did not hold together. Still love Denzel, but not this movie!! Cannot recommend. …
Mar 23, 2019publicenemy50 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this movie i can really relate to this movie. Best line in the movie is when Roman says Am tired of trying to do the impossible for the ungrateful.
Dec 01, 2018gurujr rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Denzel comes through with another great character role again. He knows the law backwards and forwards but is a misfit in present day society. After years of being the man behind the curtain in his law firm he's forced to deal with the…
Nov 15, 2018Bronzella rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Denzel did a great performance of a brilliant person with disabilities. His mannerisms, speech and style of dress, show his transformation in very believable ways to me.
Oct 15, 2018ilovewhippets rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Sounded intriguing, but the movie itself was disappointing! It needed more! The director ought to have kept some deleted scenes, and shown the dead body.. These would have added more color and emotion to the movie and to the story itself!…
Sep 24, 2018MichelleinBallard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting, somewhat atypical roles for Colin Farrell and Denzel Washington. It seems to me that this film was clearly more than a job to the two leads, it was a work of passion. IMO, it would have been a better film if they had developed…
This drama/crime film stars Denzel Washington, Carmen Ejogo, Colin Farrell, and Nazneen Contractor amongst more. The movie is about a defense attorney who focuses on civil rights, that joins another lawyer after his mentor dies. The movie…
Denzel-- oh Yeah! okay -- re.the plot. Ridiculous plot holes that would be super easy to fix. Again, this is an example of the theory that any man can write a better screen play than any woman. Meaning:any man can write a better hollywood…
Sep 03, 2018jontalk rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Films where the protagonist appears in every scene can be difficult, especially for the starring actor. In this case, Denzel Washington delivers an Oscar caliber performance as does Colin Farrel, who's "American" accent is flawless as is…
Sep 03, 2018uncommonreader rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
As usual, an interesting and thoughtful performance by Denzel and a necessary message about staying true to your beliefs even at this time when it seems no one any longer does so.
Aug 28, 2018meggos rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I decided to get it for Denzel, he did a great job, as usual but kinda of a long drawing movie. I am still trying to remember who he gave his card to in the beginning.
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