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Just Cause [1995] [DVD]

Sean Connery (Actor), Laurence Fishburne (Actor), Arne Glimcher (Director) | Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Capshaw, Blair Underwood, Ed Harris
  • Directors: Arne Glimcher
  • Writers: Jeb Stuart, John Katzenbach, Peter Stone
  • Producers: Arne Glimcher, Anna Reinhardt, Gary Foster, Lee Rich
  • Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, Import, PAL
  • Language: Italian
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Romanian, Bulgarian
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: Italian, English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Warner
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004VYML
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 380,872 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A Just Cause! 6 July 2011
By Lee Riches
Format:DVD
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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining film 7 Dec 2008
By ant
Format:DVD
I'm not particularly easy to please when it comes to films, and not a particular Sean Connery fan, but I enjoyed this film. It's a murder mystery with a couple of fairly original twists. I read one review which said if you watch it again you start to see all the holes in the plot, but surely if you need a second viewing to find faults, they can't be all that serious.
Having said all that, although it was entertaining, I doubt I would get any more enjoyment out of watching it again, so I'll probably never get to find those plot holes.
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Best avoided 14 Jan 2003
By Peter TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
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 happened to Mr Connery's character, or any of the rest. There is an unpleasant execution scene, which seemed gratuitous, and there appears to be some sort of political agenda poking through.

The plot is clumsy, with lots of "unexpected" twists. When everything is set up for a happy ending and all the loose ends tied up, but only 45 minutes into the film, it's not difficult to predict a major upset on the way.

The film manages to project some of the run-down, seedy ordinariness of small-town Florida, but that's not much of a consolation.

And there are no extras worth mentioning on the DVD. Avoid.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars What a waste of talent
A nice tense opening, promising a powerful conflict drama in the Deep South, descends into a grotesquely ludicrous plot, with twists and turns and 'shocks' just for the sake of it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Mark W. Tebbit
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 16 months ago by Mr. C. J. Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars Purchased based on reviews
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!
Published 17 months ago by Jane Elder
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 on 16 Mar 2011 by caring Angel
4.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
2.0 out of 5 stars Another lost cause for Connery
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... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by Trevor Willsmer
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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