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The issue with this film is one of intent.Is it a rail against lawyers,or a satire or something else?? There are 3 very distinct story lines .A young hungry but idealistic lawyer,Matt Damon.Comic relief by pointing a finger at all the questionable tactics of"ambulance"chasing by Danny DeVito and Mickey Rourke,and finally those who truly need the laws protection,Mary Kay Place and Claire Danes.Plus great supporting roles by other "A" listers round out the cast in this 1997 film that runs 135 minutes.So since even at the end ones still not sure what kind of film ones watching,I had to take 1 and 1/2 stars off.1/2 star for each storyline.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.
Rudy Baylor is a jobless young attorney. However, he is also the only hope of an elderly couple whose insurance company will not pay for an operation that could save their son's life. In this judicial drama, Rudy learns to hate corporate America as he falls in love with a battered young married woman. Will he be up to the task? Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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