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Summary: Best movie I've seen all year!
Review: This is a fast-paced, highly entertaining movie. It's exciting, and you'll leave the theater feeling great. I've seen a number of highly-rated movies this year, but this is by far the most entertaining and positive, the best of 2003!
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Summary: Great show by Weisz, Hackman,Hoffman, and Cusack.
Review: I'm not a fan John Grisham but I found Runaway Jury quite good. I don't know how accurate the legal system was portrayed in the film, but the story was very engrossing and the performances were really good. Gene Hackman was amazing, and very ruthless in his performance, and Dustin Hoffman as great as his adversary in law. Rachel Weisz was great as Marlee, and she really does almost walk away with the film. John Cusack has been very versatile in his pick of movies lately, and he is proving to be quite a great actor. Again, I don't know if the movie is accurate in it's portrayal of the law but it's a good movie none the less.
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Summary: Fair Grisham Adaptation that needed more work
Review: This is a Fair John Grisham Adaptation, and it's better than the earlier adaptation of his previous books (The Client, The Chamber, and Pelican Brief) But while does hold as a good adaptation, it is the least faithful of them all. The Tobacco Argument that was the main highlight of the book is replace with a gun control argument that really does not fit with the tapestry of the story. It's a good argument but it needed more of an angle for it to really work. The acting is top notch with Gene Hackman chewing up the scenery as a crooked jury consultant, Rachel Weisz as a mysterious woman trying to sell the verdict , John Cusack as a juror with a secret and Dustin Hoffman rounds out the great cast as a southern Lawyer who is trying to get justice for a murdered office worker. All the performances are really good, but it's too bad the screenplay that was written by four people, did not meet their talent.
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Summary: Pretty good movie
Review: I have not read the book by John Grisham, so I can't compare it but I really liked the film. Not only did it held my attention but it rally made me think a lot about issues brought up in the film. I think the major thing that made the movie so good was the actors involved. I've been a Gene Hackman fan for ages, and he really made this movie work, and I think that Dustin Hoffman was great as well. The best acting though does go to Rachel Weisz who was tough as nails, and took no prisoners. I've admired her work before, and this proves to me that is one hell of an actress. John Cusack is another fine actor and it's nice to see him do more diverse roles. All, and all, a good movie.
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: This movie is worth your time and money. The story has a swift pace and enough twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. The acting is superb Hackman, Hoffman and Cusack are AMAZING and watch for the bathroom scene with Hackman and Hoffman because it is superb! The New Orleans backdrop is gorgeous but not obvious and it adds alot to the film. I've often thought that Grisham film's age very well and this one will as well.
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Summary: Pathetic anti-gun propaganda
Review: I read the Grisham novel when it came out, and I'd forgotten what most of it was about, but I figured the movie would be interesting. I was shocked to see that it was about guns because I did not remember guns being in the book at all, so I checked it out later, and I was right: the tobacco industry was the subject of his book. At first I was curious as to why they changed this, but I guess Hollywood didn't want to make the tobacco companies mad (they must have some monetary agreement), but of course guns are so evil that they'll do just fine. I found it hypocritical that some of the antigun people were so violent though. Marlee, for example, stabbed that guy in her apartment with a knife. So guns are out, but knifes are okay? But guns aren't bad...it's the people who use them. It's the individual's fault, just like it's the smoker's fault for choosing to smoke. Anyone who sues because of a death by lung cancer or gun violence is just greedy and trying to find someone to blame. It's a shame that the real criminal, the failed daytrader who shot the woman's husband, killed himself, because maybe, just maybe, he would have been put on trial.
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Summary: Don't Trust the Reviews on Amazon...
Review: I saw this movie and it wasn't the worst movie of the year but it wasn't very good either. A waste of time and money. Very flat and unimaginative. Better to see it on cable. But the first review of this movie posted her on Amazon made me suspicious. I have heard from others that since Amazon doesn't screen the reviews of anything posted, it's more than likely that people who need/want a product to be sucessful (including movies) will deliberately post overly positive reviews knowing that people are all to easily fooled. I suspect it with this post. Please...don't waste your time and $$$ with this movie. It's simply not worth it when there are other, much better movies out there like "School of Rock", or "Lost in Translation".
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Summary: Good film made great by Weisz, Hackman, Hoffman, and Cusack
Review: Good Entry in the John Grisham series of books made into movies that is almost as good as The Firm. All The actors involved make this movie a real treat to see. Gene Hackman is fantastic as always, Dustin Hoffman's come back continues with full force with he great performance. Rachel Weisz gives Gene Hackman a run for his money with her strong and wonderful performance, and John Cusack makes himself a real contender for the mantle Tom Hanks has for the most natural actor around. Don't expect every body to agree with what the movie is trying to say but it's a poignant message to consider.
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Summary: Sleek, suspenseful, and moving courtroom drama that delivers
Review: Suspenseful John Grisham adaptation that will not only make you look at the justice system differently but will also make you sit at the edge of your seat. With ease, this is John Grisham best book turn to movie. Everything falls into place here with a perfect fit, and a sense of showmanship. All the actors involve deliver Oscar caliber performances. This is Gene Hackman best role in years, and he relishes it with such great savagery, and Dustin Hoffman is picture perfect as his adversary. Rachel Weisz proves once again to be one of the most versatile and compelling actresses around, and almost steal the film with her superb performance. John Cusack once again proves that he is a true actor's actor with a fine tune performance that really knock your socks off. This is a really compelling movie, and I can't wait to see it again.
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Summary: Runaway Jury
Review: I have read some of his books and he is a prolific writer. His characters come alive because he vividly describes them.
I enjoy his writings and his movies.
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