Review of The Star Chamber (1983) by Filmgrinder S — 25 Nov 2013

Better than you think it's gonna be, much better than the critics of the time claimed. Very intriguing constantly relevant idea based on a real, infamous 16th Century Court, which became a standard type of secret court for several Centuries in Europe. The court was set up to ensure the fair enforcement of laws against prominent individuals so powerful that ordinary courts would never convict them of their crimes. No indictments, no witnesses. Evidence was presented in writing. Over time Star Chambers evolved into a political weapon, a symbol of the misuse and abuse of power by the English monarchy and courts. The name Star Chamber derives from the historically established fact that the initial court was situated in a chamber underneath a painted mural of the heavens. Truly a movie about something. Something to ponder.

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