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Just Cause is a film that relies on phony plot twists and steals openly from any other thriller that it can remember. If there was a drinking game requiring players to drink during every cinematic "homage", you'd be tanked after its first 45 minutes. Take one case of racial injustice, place it in an exotic, exquisitely photographed location (the Florida Everglades), and bring in an outsider, played by a bankable star, to save the day. Make sure nothing appears as it seems. Add a couple of plot twists, some over-the-top character actors (Ed Harris, shamelessly riffing on Hannibal Lecter), stir, and serve. The big name in this case is Sean Connery, who plays a Harvard law professor summoned to the swamps by an apparently innocent death row inmate (Blair Underwood), who swears he didn't rape and kill that 11-year-old girl. He says he confessed because maverick psycho-cop Tanny Brown (Laurence Fishburne) made him play a solo game of Russian roulette. He says his Serial-killer neighbour on death row (Harris) committed the crime. Connery buys it, the audience buys it, and how could they not? Director Arne Glimcher (who made the lacklustre Mambo Kings) coerces everyone with simplistic plot manipulations. Characters are given no depth, and the actors are pawns moved about like pieces on a Cluedo gameboard. -- Dave McCoy, Amazon.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Just Cause is one of those films that at first makes you wonder quite why it was so heavily slated when it came out - nothing special but competent enough and with an excellent supporting performance from Ed Harris. Then you hit the last third and everything starts to get increasingly silly until you've got a killer with a flashlight strapped to his forehead threatening to fillet Sean Connery's wife (a typically mannered and unconvincing Kate Capshaw) and kid (a very young Scarlet Johannsen) in an alligator skinner's shack. The kind of movie that's probably best seen on a plane, and even then only once.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Found it a little long-winded, tedious and got the plot well before the end of the story-line. Couldn't fault the actors though. Probably biased as I am a SC fan!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Good little thriller, you'll enjoy this. Overall from acting to suspence.Its all good.Worth a watch.Both James Bond and Morphious both show that they can play other roles out there.this film doest hold back and i didnt see what was coming throughout felt satisfied;but wasnt amazed. Rent it!
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Wow
Was shocked by how good the film was haha but i don't usually like these kind of films but this one keeps you glued to the screen, has a nice twist to the film near the end!
Published 4 months ago by Mr. C. J. Davies
very good
i had seen this film on tv but missed a lot so decided to order it and watch it at my leisure
Published 14 months ago by caring Angel
Much underrated film
I've never understood why this film is so underrated. Connery is outstanding & Ed Harris plays a superb nutcase psycho. Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by christopher kaye
Nail biting stuff
With such a brilliant cast, Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne and Ed Harris, what can go wrong! An absolute must be seen!
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by Barbara Postion
Death Penalty Controversy
Sean Connery, excellent as always, plays the part of a Scottish Professor of Law at present teaching and lecturing in the United States. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Reader / writer
An entertaining film
I'm not particularly easy to please when it comes to films, and not a particular Sean Connery fan, but I enjoyed this film. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2008 by ant
Fantastic
If you enjoy a film with a twist ignore the below and watch this. It doesn't last long but is a great film with many twists. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2007 by twiggy
Castrated pride is the deadliest sin
To fight against the death penalty is a just cause. Everyone who is sane in Europe would think so. In the USA everything is different. Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by Jacques COULARDEAU
Best avoided
I'm afraid - for I'm a fan of Sean Connery - that this film is disappointingly shallow. There's very little character development, and I certainly found I cared very little what... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2003 by Peter
Gripping and clever
This film is absolutely brilliant....heard nothing about it in the press but the cast is tops..and the storyline very clever..... its dirt cheap as well.... watch it...
Published on 17 Dec 2000 by benreed@clara.co.uk
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