Review of A Time to Kill (1996) by Eliza N — 17 Jun 2012

Mcconaughey's best performance I thought.

This review of A Time to Kill (1996) was written by Eliza N on 17 Jun 2012.

A Time to Kill has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 13 Nov 2017

This movie is okay, but nothing to get too excited over…

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The acting is superb, but the plot really did not age well. Legally speaking, it sets a precedent to allow Punisher-style vigilantism…

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You'd think that a movie produced by a lawyer (John Grisham) and based on a novel written by a lawyer (John Grisham) would have courtroom scenes…

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By Marvin T (49) on 05 Feb 2016

Critics are idiots. This is such a great movie, Joel before he lost his way with the Batman movies…

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I liked this movie for most of the time. The case is very interesting and morally difficult, because everyone has sympathy for the murderer…

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By Spangle (1,205) on 21 Jul 2016

A Time to Kill may be quite typical in spots, it is also an incredibly well crafted and great film at others…

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By Harvdog03 (99) on 31 Oct 2018

I love John Grisham stories when they are adapted to film. A Time to Kill is really awesome…

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By William H (687) on 05 Feb 2016

Critics are idiots. This is such a great movie, Joel before he lost his way with the Batman movies…

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By Jethro R (9) on 29 Jan 2018

One of the best films that I have ever seen…

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By Aaron G (813) on 17 Jul 2016

A Time to Kill is simply a poorly-written adaptation of a good novel. But that's what I expect from Akiva Goldsman…

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