Devil's Advocate (1997)
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| Directed by | Taylor Hackford |
| Cast | Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey, Chris Bauer, Leo Burmester, Pamela Gray, Murphy Guyer, Laura Harrington, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Heather Matarazzo, Debra Monk, Craig T Nelson, Connie Nielsen, Vyto Ruginis, Tamara Tunie and George Wyner |
| Theatrical Release | October 17, 1997 |
| DVD Release | December 1, 1998 |
| Running Time | 144 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | R (Restricted) |
| UPC Code | 085391617228 |
| Buy this item | $9.99 at Amazon.com As of May 12 14:42 EDT (details) 1 DVD, Warner Brothers, Usually ships in 24 hours, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled) Or 65 new from $3.91, 81 used from $2.83, 11 collectible from $14.97 |
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"I've nutured man, despite all his imperfections, I'M A FAN OF MAN!!!"This is a fantastic movie. Al Pacino doesn't get the credit he deserves. He was amazing as Satan. Keanu Reeves was good and Charlize Theron is gorgeous.
Keanu Reeves is a Florida district Attorney who is recruited by a big law firm in Manhattan. Kevin (Reeves) accepts the offer and he and Mary (Theron) move to a very exclusive building where most of the lawyers from Milton and his partners firm. Mysterious happenings start to set in and Kevin's mom suspects why. Later on Kevin figures out that John Milton (Al Pacino) is both is father and Satan. Milton needs him to create the Antichrist. Kevin falls into Miltons "trap." Did he dig himself too deep?
The movie leads up to the great ending. Al Pacinco makes memorable moment in the last 20 minutes of the movie ranting and raving. Will Kevin sell his soul to the devil?
The DVD includes deleted scenes which aren't bad but anyone who likes Al Pacino, a decent suspensful thriller will definately add this to their collection. April 2, 2008
Devil's Advocate
I love Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in this movie! I had to add it to my collection. December 30, 2007
Fun flick with major problems
I wound up buying this movie in a clearance bin at the local walmart, since I like horror, and I like legal thrillers and this seemed like a blend of the two.
The movie has some enjoyable parts--Al Pacino hams it up as the devil, but he does so in a funny/enjoyable way bordering on self parody. It wasn't the strongest acting from him by any stretch but it was certainly still good acting and it fitted the movie; over the top, cheesy but still enjoyable.
Reeves was wooden, no surprise, but it was a pain. I wish they'd gotten someone else for his role. He's one of the worst big name actors out there and he did drag the movie down.
As far as plot goes...well, I'm torn. The movie was a transparent morality play and fairly predictable but still enjoyable to watch--you knew what would happen, and how it would wind up, but you could still enjoy the show. You weren't left counting down the minutes till it was over and it didn't drag much. The pacing was well done and until the end, although it was predictable it wasn't a groaner. I guess, in food terms (I'm hungry!) I'd liken it to a meal at a fast food resturant. You know more or less what you'll get, you know it isn't high art but it can still hit the spot. You just have to forgive the flaws and enjoy the ride. August 3, 2007
Invigorating!
I am applying to law school. If you look at law school blogs by applicants, current students, and graduates, you will find that elite law firms in places like New York are often villified as hypercompetitive and elitist (i.e. top 10 law schools like Harvard or Columbia look down on tier 2 schools). Greed for money and excessive hours of work are common complaints about "BIG LAW" in blogs. This movie brings all those complaints to life with an outrageous plot. Al Pacino is the head of an international New York firm that is BIG, and he's the devil! The acting by Pacino is great. As a current Florida resident, I can tell you that Reeves does not sound like a real southerner from the SEC region. (Although his mother does). I know that Reeves is actually half Hawaiian in real life, so that is an unrealistic expectation for him to fake a southern accent. But Reeves' acting hits the right tone at the end in his final confrontation with Milton, or the devil. July 16, 2007
Shocking and entertaining!
When I first saw Devil's Advocate, I was more excited to see Charlize Theron than the actual movie. However, the storyline pulled me in and I enjoyed it very much.
So what's this movie about? Basically, this movie surrounds the life of Kevin, a lawyer who has been offered the job of a lifetime as a defense attorney under John Milton's firm in New York. Kevin and his wife, Mary Ann, pack their bags and everything appears to be great once they're settled. However, things turn for the worse when Kevin finds out that he is literally working for the devil.
So what's to like about this movie? First, there are quite a few star actors/actresses in this film including Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, and the amazing Charlize Theron. This movie is certainly one that contains great acting. Second, the storyline may seem corny but it is truly done wonderfully. The writers make the story seem real (except for one scene at the end) and the things that happen to Mary Ann and Kevin are believable, relatable, and human-like despite the whole devil aspect. Third, I experienced a ton of emotions throughout the movie. Some scenes made me angry, some made me joyful, and a lot made me upset/sympathetic. I truly didn't expect much out of this movie and it is now one of my favorites.
And what's not to like? Not much. Although it is rated "R" (which means that you should expect adult language and adult themes), there is a lot of nudity. Certainly more than I expected. Second, one scene towards the end sort of changed how realistic the movie was. If that scene was removed and it was done differently, I would have given this movie 5 stars.
If you're looking for a movie with emotion, shock, great acting, a great storyline, and an interesting message, Devil's Advocate is it. June 25, 2007