Review of A Civil Action (1998) by David Denby for The New Yorker — 08 Jul 2014
That the story is true (and based on an expertly written book by Jonathan Harr) doesn't make A Civil Action any more satisfying dramatically -- there's a streak of obviousness in the moral melodrama that dampens one's interest.
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This review of A Civil Action (1998) was written by David Denby and published by The New Yorker on 08 Jul 2014.
A Civil Action has generally received positive reviews.
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