Total classic, simple and yet perfectly executed.
It's exactly what you want in a courtroom drama, and more. All the components are strong and come together to form a masterpiece.
Really great character development - super original arcs, punchy dialogue, ingenious methods of casting light on dimensions of their personality. I loved Romanud Pike's character. Though rather short and sweet, even hers was an original take as an offside love interest.
Incredible acting - At the time Ryan Gosling was just an up-and-coming actor but this movie really cemented him into stardom, he held a strong presence alongside Anthony Hopkins' nuanced performance, and that is no small feat.
Storyline & plot are perfectly paced; the movie takes its time, but that's courtroom thriller for you.
Best part of the movie for me was the chemistry. The two lead performances really delivered and their chemistry with all the others was intensely believable and that is the wholepoint of movies.
I simply loved this film, as simple as it was, I can equate it to a perfect bowl of pasta. Nothing fancy, but a perfectly executed bowl of pasta sure does hit the spot sometimes.
It's exactly what you want in a courtroom drama, and more. All the components are strong and come together to form a masterpiece.
Really great character development - super original arcs, punchy dialogue, ingenious methods of casting light on dimensions of their personality. I loved Romanud Pike's character. Though rather short and sweet, even hers was an original take as an offside love interest.
Incredible acting - At the time Ryan Gosling was just an up-and-coming actor but this movie really cemented him into stardom, he held a strong presence alongside Anthony Hopkins' nuanced performance, and that is no small feat.
Storyline & plot are perfectly paced; the movie takes its time, but that's courtroom thriller for you.
Best part of the movie for me was the chemistry. The two lead performances really delivered and their chemistry with all the others was intensely believable and that is the wholepoint of movies.
I simply loved this film, as simple as it was, I can equate it to a perfect bowl of pasta. Nothing fancy, but a perfectly executed bowl of pasta sure does hit the spot sometimes.