Review of A Time to Kill (1996) by Michael T — 28 Feb 2009

A not bad adaptation of an early John Grisham legal thriller.

This review of A Time to Kill (1996) was written by Michael T on 28 Feb 2009.

A Time to Kill has generally received positive reviews.

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Ridiculous, overwrought, utterly superficial in its message-yet still one of the better Grisham thrillers, if for no other reason than the…

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By Hotelcentral (111) on 29 Jan 2019

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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A Time To Kill: Time For Humanity (Review) Cinematography: 10/10 Might some consider this vintage…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 01 Feb 2017

Great film. So well done, you know a film is great when it's this long and your not bored. The premise is great and really well executed…

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Is this a true story? Amazing movie. Had me by the seat of my pants, even after seeing it for the 5th time! Whew…

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

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By Adam M (1,526) on 01 Feb 2017

Great film. So well done, you know a film is great when it's this long and your not bored. The premise is great and really well executed…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 17 Dec 2015

Well paced overall, well directed by Schumacher, and solidly wrought by a dynamite McConaughey who holds the tension of the film perfectly…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 30 Oct 2015

A Deep South Story That Has To Be Told And Is So VERY Emotive…

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