Rating: 
Summary: A packed interpretation
Review: I didn't really enjoy the screen version of John Grisham's "The Client"...If you're planning to see this movie, I suggest you read the book first so that you'll understand more of the characters because the movie missed a lot of important details from the book...Moreover, Susan Sarandon's character was not really the Reggie Love I had on my mind...Brad Renfro's character was tougher than the Mark Sway in the book,, I didn't even feel concern for him in the movie...My sister, who was watching it with me was always asking me questions like "What's she doing?", "What did he say?" "Why's she crying?"...The movie was indeed, very, very fast-paced.
Rating: 
Summary: One of the best
Review: The Client is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again.If you love Susan Sarandon,Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro,you'll love this movie.In my opinon,Brad Renfro is the best actor in The Client.It keeps you on the edge of your seat,it has suspense,action,drama,what more could you ask for.
Brad Renfro did an amazing job acting as an 11 year old kid.
Susan Sarandon played a great role,as well as Tommy Lee Jones.
Definetly,one of their best movies they ever did.Everytime I watch the client,the more I love watching it.One of the best movies ever made.
Rating: 
Summary: Inflated and Fake and awful
Review: Nothing is worse than a film that strains and strains to
make you feel somehow good that you didn't like the villain and liked the good people. What's the point? The acting is mostly painful--TLJ is unsure of himself or what to make of his suffocating limited and cliche role, so he overacts. The kid? Well, the director thinks it's enough that he smirks and snickers and bites his lips. He is repellent. Saradon is
always an intelligent actress though I suspect she is mainly
a nice person so her roles are roles for nice people. If
this turns you on, then there is at least one things in the movie that might please you. As for the photography
(pedestrian) and the music (out of place, sugar + epic
feeling = big meaningful spponfuls of sugar sounds), well,
you only have two hands, so chose your poison--watch or
listen? Did I mention the plot: Basically good but poor and 'tough' (read cute) kid is chased by bad guys and
selfishly used by corrupt (but cute) polititian. Kid is protected by woman lawyer (cute but weary) who identifies
with kid and wants to help despite kid's misguided rejection of her. Every issue that needs to be touched on (abusive father, alcoholic recovery, nosy press) is touched on, loudly and clearly. And, for those who care about such things, everything turns out well: the ending is predictable and
not very exciting, but it does end: Plane flies off into
clouds, boy is in witness protection program, dopey mom is
going to be a better mom, lawyer fills good about herself.
Is Joe S. the least talented big director in Hollywood?
Rating: 
Summary: Silly, but fun
Review: Though this is not great drama or anything, "The Client" is a very entertaining popcorn movie. Great for a Friday night at home.
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Summary: Brad Renfro
Review: I watched the client, I ABSOLUTELY loved Brad Renfro. I soon found out that it was his first official movie, and he did fantastic! Now I have watched every single movie of his, and he has done a great job in every single one of them. But this movie, "The Client" was one of my favorites. I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys an exciting story of betrayal, treachery, thrill, and unbelievably well acted out actors and actresses!
Rating: 
Summary: I don¿t think she would have liked the ending
Review: Diverting, workman-like with flashes of wit; a little too slick in parts, and full of the usual PC stuff, e.g., the kindly, wise, and in-charge black judge; a heroine out-foxing the males with whom the female audience might identify; some bad cops; a hypocritical politician; and what movie audiences never seem to tire of, the Mafia.However, the Mafia types were not glamorized; rather the contrary, and hurrah for that. Susan Sarandon was nominated for an Academy Award, but did not win. She won a couple of other awards, but this was not her best work; still Susan Sarandon even on a bad night is better than most on their birthdays. Brad Renfro who played the kid was adorable, natural and talented. I also liked Mary-Louise Parker as the sexy, trashy mother. Tommy Lee Jones played the Bible-quoting southern pol with humor and a touch of warmth. Two quick thoughts: (1) Sarandon has Bette Davis eyes, and she is building a career that might someday be compared with that of the Grand Old Dame (2) I wonder if Mary Kay Letoureau saw this.
Rating:
Summary: Like most Grisham adaptations on film... Mediocre
Review: The storyline is interesting but the execution is mundane. I've seen worse but i've seen much better. I do highly recommend The Rainmaker (a Grisham adaptation) directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Matt Damon, Danny Glover, Jon Voight, and Danny Devito. Best Grisham on film yet.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent Movie From a Terrible Book
Review: "The Client" is a movie that profiled the American Justice system drenched with beaurocracy, and the particular story of a young child and his family caught up in it. An 11 year old backwoods punk kid named Mark Sway (Newly introduced Brad Renfro), is a witness to the suicide of a lawyer involved in a high profile Mafia case. Being the only witness, he is now pressured by the US Attorney's office to talk...and by the Mob not to. US Attorney Roy Fortrigg is played flawlessly as always by award winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, who battles Mark's dedicated lawyer (Susan Sarandon) to make the boy tell all and vault himself to Governor of Louisianna. If I was making this movie, I would think that it would fall apart on the child's role...but it didnt. Brad Renfro was as good as they come, playing a stubborn punk kid who refused to be intimidated by Fortrigg, and tried not to let the Mob get to him either. Another stellar performance was played by Kim Coates, one of the big Mob boss's henchmen. After seeing "The Client" I checked out a few other of his roles...needless to say they were mostly the "bad guy" parts. The movie was gripping in every sense with suspense, action and hardball legal dialogue that trully capture the reality of a high-profile criminal justice case. From start to finish I enjoyed the movie very much and cant turn it off to this day if I flip by it on television. I think "The Client" is a great purchase idea...and again I dont recommend the book.
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Summary: One of the best movies ever! From a thirteen year old viewer
Review: The Client is an excellent movie. I think that Susan Sarandon and Brad Renfro are definitley the best, he is such a great child actor! The brillitantly well done suspense story takes place in the South. A boy from a poor family witnesses a murder, and he gets into way more trouble than he could ever dream! The FBI is after him, and since he is scared to testify he gets a lawyer, played by Susan Sarandon to defend him. Mixed with suspense, drama, and moments of subtle laughter, this film will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end!
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Summary: John Grisham's Best Work
Review: The Client is a very scary movie and a very involving drama. It is very believable, how the mafia can wreck the life of a young teenager and his family very easily. Mark is portrayed well by Brad Renfro. The movie showed how one small mistake, like teaching your little brother how to smoke, can cause another one. If this were a true story, then the protaganist would likely have been caught and killed. But, it is still a very suspensful movie.
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