I love a good crime drama. N I had heard a lot about this movie which is based on a novel by Michael Connelly. So I had no hesitation in watching this. With high hopes I sat glued to my seat as the movie took me from one high to another as well as shocked me. Nothing as a nice courtroom drama n this is one of the best. Glad I watched this.
SYNOPSIS: A sleazy defense attorney has a crisis of conscience when he represents a wealthy client who has a foolproof plan to beat the system.
The screenwriter John Ramano does a pretty nice job of keeping the thrills coming all the right times. You never feel bored even for a second as the story moves along pretty nicely. Sometimes you feel a novel is not done justice cos you cram it all up in 2hours. But this never feels like it. With the thrills n shocking revelations all coming at the right places its a interesting ride to hell and back.
The direction by Brad Furman is top notch. He keeps in the thick of action n gives us very time to breathe. Some zoom shots used to make it look more authentic especially the court scenes. Tracking shots too are used as we get up close and personal with the protagonist. The atmosphere created of an impending doom as we realize not everything is what it seems. And we are proved right at the end but how he never lets the tension down is brilliant.
Cast is in one word brilliant. The film belongs the often derided Matthew McConaughey. What an act. Brilliant as the seedy lawyer with a conscience. He has put many a scum a back on the streets but not now. His transformation is believable as we root for him to win this battle. He gives his all to this role n we can feel that as we get involved with him in his fight for justice n to save his family. And his family is his courtroom rival Marisa Tomei,his ex-wife. With a smile as hers I am afraid no man would have any choice but fight for her. She carries through her small role brilliantly. As does the villain Ryan Phillipe who does a brilliant turn as the rapist murderer. Josh Lucas n William H Macy also do a great job in their roles. As does everyone in the cast which elevates this movie to a greater height.
Cinematography is excellent. Capturing the seedy life perfectly as well as the prison n court room. Plus some aerial shots are damn amazing. The music is very nice especially the start n the end credit songs. Editing is nice.
ALL IN ALL a movie gives an insight in the US justice system as well as tell you about the kind of notion people have about a prostitute. N also the loopholes for the scum n their lawyers to exploit.
HighTension Meter- 8/10.
Best Quote- Earl: You know what? You would've done all right on the streets.
Mick Haller: Shit. Where do you think I am, Earl?
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