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Suing the Devil

  • 2011
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 37m
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4.1/10
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Suing the Devil (2011)
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A down-and-out law student sues Satan for $8 trillion dollars. Satan appears to defend himself with seven of the greatest trial lawyers, and the trial of the century begins.A down-and-out law student sues Satan for $8 trillion dollars. Satan appears to defend himself with seven of the greatest trial lawyers, and the trial of the century begins.A down-and-out law student sues Satan for $8 trillion dollars. Satan appears to defend himself with seven of the greatest trial lawyers, and the trial of the century begins.

  • Director
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Writer
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Shannen Fields
    • Corbin Bernsen
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    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • Shannen Fields
      • Corbin Bernsen
    • 407User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Satan
    Shannen Fields
    Shannen Fields
    • Gwen O'Brien
    Corbin Bernsen
    Corbin Bernsen
    • Barry Polk
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Tony 'The Hip' Anzaldo
    Bart Bronson
    • Luke O'Brien
    Rebecca St. James
    • Jasmine Williams
    Jeff Gannon
    Jeff Gannon
    • Mr. Banks
    Roslyn Gentle
    Roslyn Gentle
    • Judge Woods
    • (as Ros Gentle)
    Jennifer Skyler
    • Cynthia Jones
    Chad Lammers
    • Mr. Ice
    Gabrielle Whittaker
    • Ms. Scarlett
    Gemma Kaye
    Gemma Kaye
    • Ms. Shy
    • (as Gillian Emmett)
    Robin Royce Queree
    • Mr. Think Tank
    • (as Robin Queree)
    Dennis Cole
    • Murray Fields
    Kenny Epps
    • Mr. Innocent
    Douglas White
    • Mr. In-Yo-Face
    Annie Lee
    Annie Lee
    • Ms. Black
    Gregory Caine
    Gregory Caine
    • Bailiff
    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
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    rollieedgett

    7 For Chutzpah

    I want to start this review with the note that this is my first review ever,i did not write one until now because i am a critical person and i have not met a movie yet which moved me so deeply that i felt the need to write a review.

    The outcome of the movie makes you seriously think about God, us people ,about our lives and how we treat our neighbors and people around us ,about our behavior as mankind,we enjoy killing, criticizing, and destruction instead of respecting ourselves and others and the world that surrounds us. I recommend this movie to anybody,especially those people who can understand the deeper meaning,it is very likely that this movie will stay with you for the rest of your life,and its sure that this is one of the best movies ever made.

    Look forward to the next one
    8seanmullins80

    A Story And A Character That You Can't Forget,

    I just read about this movie in the LA Times! I can't believe it's in Top 2000 most popular movies of all time! It backfired on the downloaders! Yeahhhh!!

    I'll never forget my first viewing of this movie at the theater and will always look back fondly on it for one reason: helping me quit smoking cigarettes! I was expecting an intense movie and I got it. Little did I realize how well-received this film would be and how it propelled this small film into the front page of the LA Times Although entertaining, this is not always a fun movie to watch, especially with the scenes with the devil trying to mess with Luke's mother's death Shannen Fields is excellent as the wife of the lead star. A major part of the film is psychological more than violent as Satan constantly taunts "Poor Luke" while he tries his best to defeat Satan on the Witness Stand. The by-play between the two is a game in itself.

    The looks on his face, his fascinating vocabulary with intelligent sarcasm and frankness, never ceases to entertain.

    I give the film a solid '8'
    7jjackson1-2812

    Overall I give the film an 7 of 10.

    Malcolm McDowell gives an impeccable performance. However, the material he was given to work with was not as good as 'Clockwork'. In fairness, perhaps there was no way it could be. In 'Clockwork', he was somehow more foreboding, more of a sort of superhuman monster; in Suing, he's more accessible, a guy you meet on the street. Maybe it was impossible to maintain the mystery of who the devil is that we saw in Clockwork because of the risk of doing a rehash. I'd give the overall of Satan character a 9 of 10 in this film, vs. a 10 of 10 in the last one. Not quite as good, but still very good.

    Satan is a devilish beast - brutal, merciless - takes captives.

    Luke's character, on the other hand, fell flat in this film. He was good, bu that's no excuse for what was done to Luke. His character gets a 3 of 10.

    The story was much weaker in Suing than in Clockwork. It almost seemed like an excuse to present us with the characters, rather than a story in and of itself. Still, it had no other major flaws, so it gets a 6 of 10.

    Overall I give the film an 7 of 10. Very well done with a few weaknesses, well worth watching.
    8howardbrown

    Thematically Profound, Visually Stunning

    This is a non-Hollywood type film, too. There are no fancy sets, and some of the plot and dialogue are improvised, enhancing spontaneity and grim realism. It's a film not unlike 'Courageous' or other spartan Christian films.

    "Suing the Devil" is one of the most visually striking film I have ever seen. And the underlying theme of mankind's arrogance, against an implacable Nature, is starkly apparent. The film is visionary, profound. It will leave many viewers changed, enriched, perhaps even a little wiser.

    There are many good, very good and great films - too many to list, in fact. What I am hoping to do is label each film I see fit as a "masterwork".

    This film is a masterwork.
    7ellen_k49

    Take the movie for what it is...................

    I am sick of reading reviews from these nutcases that claim that this movie is too religious, Christian, etc.

    Enjoy the movie for what it is. It is a movie meant for a FAITH-BASED audience - those who believe in God. The flack that Borat got and the flack that The Ringer got does not stop those two movies from being great and meaningful in some sense.

    Christians are made fun of all the time, and I don't understand why some atheists are being offended for the bringing down of others when those people aren't offended.

    I am Filipino and half American and I have mentally retarded family members and I thought that The Ringer was a great movie; This movie is not making fun of Mentally Challenged people anymore than Forrest Gump did.

    If you are smart then you have seen the kind of movies Rebecca St. James is in, and you know that some talk of God will exist. If you are offended by this movie, then don't see it. Go see Space Chimps (good movie), unless you are going to be offended by degradation of Life on other Planets, etc.

    I agree with the other posters - it's all coming from the same guy: This movie critic who illegally downloaded the film and got caught. Then, in a psychotic way, attacks the film almost everyday. I mean, get a life, dude.

    Just, take the movie for what it is. A Movie meant to target a specific audience and bring humor and happiness.

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    • Trivia
      The LA Times reported the film as one of the most illegally-downloaded movies in 2012.
    • Goofs
      The character name "Ms. Black" is listed in the end credits as "Ms. Red."
    • Connections
      References A Few Good Men (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Mighty to Save
      Words & Music by Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding

      Performed by Hillsong Church

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Позивач диявола
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mouthwatering Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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