Review of The Rainmaker (1997) by Patryk C — 28 Jul 2012

Based on John Grisham's bestseller, The Rainmaker is a legal thriller that may satisfy with its visionary approach by Francis For Coppola and great acting by Matt Damon and Danny DeVito. Packed with fast-paced and simply entertaining courtroom scenes it grows stronger and stronger as we dive into this complex and suspenseful story that shows what it means for a few regular folks to fight a big-time powerful insurance company.

With a strong bond between the two main characters, the story is very compelling, with smart dialogues and indisputable genius shown by Coppola, both in direction and in writing. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes heartwarming, this may easily the most well-executed of all of Grisham's adaptation.