Product Description: No Description Available. Genre: Suspense Rating: R Release Date: 12-DEC-2003 Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com: Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make this an above-average courtroom thriller, tapping into the post-O.J. scrutiny of our legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defense attorney (Richard Gere) whose latest client is an altar boy (Edward Norton) accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The film uses its own manipulation to tell a story about manipulation, and when we finally discover who's been pulling the strings, the payoff is both convincing and pertinent to the ongoing debate over what constitutes truth in the American system of justice. Making an impressive screen debut that has since led to a stellar career, Norton gives a performance that rides on a razor's edge of schizophrenic pathology--his role is an actor's showcase, and without crossing over the line of credibility, Norton milks it for all it's worth. Gere is equally effective in a role that capitalizes on his shifty screen persona, and Laura Linney and Frances McDormand give memorable performances in their intelligently written supporting roles. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating: - Wonderfully Tense with Great Performances
This is one of the best "lawyer" movies you'll ever see with fabulous performances by Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Frances McDormand and an absolutely Academy Award level performance by Edward Norton. ... Read More
Rating: - movie that made Edward Norton a star.
this is the movie that made Edward Norton a star in Hollywood. watch his Oscar nominated performance as an alterboy accused of murder.
Rating: - My Daughter's favorite movie of all times!!
My Daughter has been wanting this movie forever and couldn't find it in any stores. Thank you for having such an extensive DVD selection on both new and used. Also your prices are fantastic! ... Read More
Rating: - Primal Fear
This movie is very suspenceful through - out Keeping you very intriged with a surprise twist in the end. Every actor plays their role well in this movie exept for Edward Norton's debut. I think he steals ... Read More
Rating: - Whose Tricking Who?
Great movie! Top notch acting, perfect story with twists and one really big twist that makes you go... "wait... WHAT?! I need to re-think things here!" Richard Gere is awesome as a hot shot lawyer. Edward Norton... ... Read More
- Wonderfully Tense with Great Performances
- movie that made Edward Norton a star. 