Review of The Verdict (1982) by Alex K — 10 Aug 2013
How can you lose with Paul Newman? Frank Galvin, the man who puts hurtin on the law world, is ready to step his alcoholic ass up to the plate for truth and justice in the Verdict. Brought to life by Sydney Lumet from and outstanding script, the movie really has no flaws its core on the story level.
The audience is left with the perfect amount of knowledge at almost all times, and as the twists and turns unfold, we're kept strapped in for the ride. We feel the everyday evil of the defendants, the snake like qualities of the love interest, and the tough love dependability of Frank's mentor.
More than that, we feel Frank's slow decline into the gutter of life as he fights his shady past and bleak future. The Verdict can't be said to be a totally uplifting movie, even if it leaves us with some hope.
It's a classic model for the trial movie, and it pulls it off stupendously, but that's not to say the twists back and forth and back and forth don't start to wear on you after a while. When you're feeling worn out, just turn to Newman to will you back into the movie, he'll always have that ability.
This review of The Verdict (1982) was written by Alex K on 10 Aug 2013.
The Verdict has generally received very positive reviews.
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