Populated with an all star cast! Elevates movie from good to great. Deals with racial injustice and put to test in courtroom but does not overshadow the character development with an alliance of characters with divergent views coming together for a common cause. Adapted from a John Grisham novel the movie is as relevant (maybe more so) today as 20 years ago. Matthew McConaughey's closing summation in defense of Samuel Jackson's character is not to be missed.
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We are a movie loving family. We have more DVD's & Blu-rays than I care to admit to because we love movies so much. Like other people my 4 kids, husband and I have a scale of 1-10 to rate movies we see or have seen. But we also have 1 extra rating. We call it the "Family Movies". Those are the movies that usually rate 8 or higher with all 6 of us, and when we're channel surfing and one of them is on we stop and watch it, no matter what part of the movie we've caught it at. This is one of the movies on our "Family Movies" list. We can watch it over and over again and always enjoy it. it not a 10 on every member of our family's list, but we all enjoy it. In fact we like it so much we now have 2 copies of it, the regular DVD and the Blu-ray. It's a definite "Must See"!Read full review
This movie is based on the novel by John Grisham and shows the struggle between those who view the law and between those who take law into their own hands. The story centers around the rape and hanging of a little black girl by some white rednecks. It also shows the struggle between blacks vs whites in the South, although there were some blacks and whites that did favor each opposing view. The actors and actresses did a fine performance for their characters and the movie has enough tension and suspense to keep you watching till the end. The movie also questions how you would handle the situation if you were to be put in that situation and if you'd be willing to make certain sacrifices.
This movie has it all - outstanding cast, amazing chemistry between the stars, ample amounts of classic Southern racism and racial hatred, a story well told and filmed, and an ending that is pure GENIUS! This movie is NOT to be MISSED!
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This is one of John Grisham best books. Great acting in this movie.
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