Review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) by Acidworm — 12 Aug 2022

This is a great movie that gets into the morality of lawyers where they manipulate the judicial system through jury selection, and defending clients when they believe them to be guilty. Al Pacino's performance is stellar here, and it seems like he feels very at home playing the role of a larger than life character whom has some genuinely creepy moments. Keanu Reeves' performance is pretty good, but I question whether someone else may have been a better fit as he seems a bit out of place at times, and his southern accent is a bit cringey for my liking. Charlize Theron playing his wife does an excellent job as well.

The pacing is very well done with a rather unique plot with its depiction of the devil. There are some good twists as well that keeps the viewer on the edge of the seat. One of the best Psychological thrillers of the 90s.