Review of The Verdict (1982) by John R — 25 Jun 2016

160625: For such a long film, the jury was out only a short time. Considering its length, this film passes quickly, perhaps painlessly. A good sign, yes? Unfortunately, at least with this viewing, there was just something too easy about the outcome.

I did not feel the concern, or wonder, at how the story was going to resolve itself. A deja vu moment? Perhaps a whisper of recollection, having seen the film before? Or, perhaps, the outcome was just too easy? Who knows with me.

Regardless, a good drama with some great acting. Newman and Warden were on point. A good job with Rampling's character Laura Fischer. I really disliked her for some reason but the final scene still caught me off guard.

Good job on that one. With all that, The Verdict is well worth watching and praised by many.