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The Devil's Advocate (1997) 7.5
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Metascore: 60/100
Reviews: 425 user | 114 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com An exceptionally adept Florida lawyer is offered a job to work in New York City for a high-end law firm with a high-end boss - the biggest opportunity of his career to date. Director:Taylor Hackford |
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Cast
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| Al Pacino | ... | ||
| Charlize Theron | ... | ||
| Jeffrey Jones | ... | ||
| Judith Ivey | ... | ||
| Connie Nielsen | ... | ||
| Craig T. Nelson | ... | ||
| Tamara Tunie | ... | ||
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... | ||
| Debra Monk | ... | ||
| Vyto Ruginis | ... |
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Laura Harrington | ... |
Melissa Black
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Mrs. Diana Barzoon
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Meisel
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Lloyd Gettys
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Devil's Advocate thematically raises the preposition that 'is winning everything' in the legal profession.Does a lawyer commits the basic sin of Vanity if he believes his job is to win, as Kevin does. Further the movie in John Milton's trenchant speech questions the very notion of righteousness in the post-modern world. Milton's speech rips apart the whole discourse of religion when he presents the inherent contradiction of it. Kevin's dilemma reflects the modern man who accuses the circumstances for being what he is,the culture dominated by making money 'which build egos of the size of cathedral', the question is can one really call what one does 'freely-willed'?. The movie deals with these 'Hamltian questions' in a lawyer's mind. Written by amitbindal1857@gmail.com
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Don't trust the devil See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sexuality, nudity, violence and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
17 October 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Devil's Advocate See more »Filming Locations:
50th Floor, Continental Tower, Continental Plaza, Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$57,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$12,170,536 (USA) (17 October 1997)Gross:
£5,121,101 (UK) (27 February 1998)Company Credits
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Florida Prosecutor: Go on, Barbara.
Barbara: We go back to our homeroom for dismissal. Unless you have a pass for sports or somethin'.
Florida Prosecutor: And is that what you did on the day in question?
Barbara: No. Mr. Gettys asked me to stay after class.
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(1965)
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Performed by Michael Lang
Courtesy of Varèse Sarabande Records, Inc.
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Trivia
Taking on the part finally afforded Al Pacino the opportunity to read "Paradise Lost". See more »Goofs
In the courtroom at the end of the film, Kevin returns from the bathroom and sees Mary Ann. She is wearing a bright coat of glossy red/purple lipstick. As he goes to kiss her, she is wearing matte rose lipstick. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Florida Prosecutor: Go on, Barbara.
Barbara: We go back to our homeroom for dismissal. Unless you have a pass for sports or somethin'.
Florida Prosecutor: And is that what you did on the day in question?
Barbara: No. Mr. Gettys asked me to stay after class.
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Soundtracks
Moment to Moment(1965)
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Performed by Michael Lang
Courtesy of Varèse Sarabande Records, Inc.
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The reviews for "The Devil's Advocate" were not too kind, to say the least. But what did the critics refuse to see in this? With movies nowadays being nothing but flashy, over-the-top, masturbatory, CG-fests, "The Devil's Advocate" holds up like osmium.
The cinematography is good because it's quite understated and that's a virtue in today's cinema. The acting, while containing pretty lame Southern accents, is still pretty good. Even from Keanu, dude.
Sorely forgotten in it's day, the script tells a very deep, original and interesting story, with lots of development, respect for the characters, delicate pacing, and a head-spinning ending. The movie is solely about the people and their struggles. Fear takes hold of the audience through the dialogue.
Think of "The Devil's Advocate" as Woody Allen trying his hand at a horror/thriller and succeeding. This movie never makes you jump, but it puts you in a general state of discomfort through it's atmosphere. As with all memorable supernatural dramas, this one handles its spectacle with discretion and grace.
Isn't that what we hope to see when we watch any movie? 10/10