Review of Legal Eagles (1986) by G. T — 09 Mar 2007

Robert Redford looks out of place in this legal thriller played for laughs that feels like a glib, vacuous 80s TV show pilot.

This review of Legal Eagles (1986) was written by G. T on 09 Mar 2007.

Legal Eagles has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Eric H (2,898) on 19 Feb 2012

This is a film that is rarely shown on television and usually makes the late night evening slot, but each time I watch it I enjoy it even more…

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By Aniko V (154) on 17 Nov 2009

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By Jason S (2,514) on 30 Jan 2011

Not overly impressed and can totally see, now, why I never saw this movie back in the day…

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By J K (1,547) on 20 Mar 2008

The worse movie I have ever seen Redford in... what were they thinking…

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By Donna M (186) on 11 Feb 2007

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By Camei R (44) on 15 Feb 2008

The relationship between Hannah and Redford was super awkward. The plot was kind of dumb. Debra Winger was annoying…

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By Tom S (1,076) on 18 Aug 2007

Likely not really a great movie but when you see this movie in your teenage years, it is viewed as a great movie…

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By Philip Z (137) on 11 Jul 2013

This was extremely disappointing…

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By Thomas K (624) on 26 Dec 2014

Quite possibly one of the worst films I have ever seen. Not a single reason to care was present. Awful…

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