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Release Date: 17 February, 2004 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $12.99 You SAVE: $1.99! Cast: Complete Cast (11 total) |
Runaway Jury (Widescreen Edition) Reviews
Not a movie about a gun trial-it's a movie about jury manipulation
Having thoroughly enjoyed the Grisham novel of the same title, I was interested in seeing the big-screen adaptation. The trial subject matter changed between the two mediums (a smoking trial in the novel and a gun trial in the movie version), but the theme was the same-a wounded "little guy" suing arrogant corporate interests. The movie isn't really about the trial, or the merits of the arguments, and the lawyers are in the periphery to the action. The two true players are Gene Hackman, a high-paid jury consultant for the gunmaker, and John Cusack, a little guy who worked hard to get on this jury and has a few tricks up his sleeve. This is a movie about psychological influence, and elements of the book are represented, but unfortunately, it wasn't possible to capture the masterpiece of psychological trickery that was played by the two sides in the book. It's a decent action flick, and fairly true to the story, but it falls short of being complete. I was especially disappointed by the ending. For any fan, I recommend the novel, which is different enough from the movie that it can be enjoyed separately.
Gene Hackman & Dustin Hoffman finally Together
this is the first movie that Gene Hackman & Dustin Hoffman two most legendary movie stars out there have finally stared in a movie together & have an outstanding 7 Minute Scene Together. This is a very good movie. I liked the susspense and the shocking ending to the movie. I hope the book is just as good or better. This movie is real enjoyable. I recomend it.
If you liked this movie check out the book and soundtrack.
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