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Too old for Hamlet and too young for Lear--what's an ambitious actor to do? Play the Devil, of course. Jack Nicholson did it in The Witches of Eastwick; Robert De Niro did it in Angel Heart (as Louis Cyphre--get it?). In The Devil's Advocate Al Pacino takes his turn as the great Satan, and clearly relishes his chance to raise hell. He's a New York lawyer, of course, by the name of John Milton, who recruits a hotshot young Florida attorney (Keanu Reeves) to his firm and seduces him with tempting offers of power, sex and money. Think of the story as a twist on John Grisham's The Firm, with the corporate evil made even more explicit. Reeves is wooden, and therefore doesn't seem to have much of a soul to lose, but he's really just our excuse to meet the devil. Pacino's the main attraction, gleefully showing off his--and the Antichrist's--chops at perpetrating menace and mayhem. --Jim Emerson
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves) is a success in the courtroom and out of it. He's a young Florida defense attorney who has never lost a case. No matter how repugnant the crime, no matter how guilty the defendant, Kevin Lomax has the power to mesmerize the jury into accepting his arguments, buying into his logic, being convinced by his charisma; and freeing his clients. Soon after he has successfully won the case, where he defended an obviously guilty child molester, Lomax is invited to New York, where a powerful law firm has become aware of the Florida hotshot's acquittal record. Here he meets John Milton (Al Pacino), the founder and head of "Milton, Chadewick, Waters", a mysterious and powerful law firm with contacts and clients all over the world. It is this charismatic and charming man that opens the door to a completely different world; a world of luxury and pleasure, wealth and power; a world of endless possibilities. This is heaven on earth. But as Lomax tastes the power of being a wealthy New York attorney, something in him changes. Winning is no longer just a goal; it becomes an obsession. Soon he starts to realize that things are not what they seem to be; and all the things he once had and cared about -a happy marriage with Mary Ann (Charlize Theron), his relationship with his mother, all his happiness - everything disappear amidst the sparkling illusion of paradise. He suddenly realizes that Heaven and Hell can co-exist at the same place and at the same time.
I do not intend to reveal anything else since all of the interesting surprises will be presented in the intense and inspiring climax. This is probably Reeves' best performance. He manages to create a believable character - a kind of example, a role model for the American way of life. Kevin's wife, Mary Ann, is most likely the hardest character to play, since she goes through a complex and difficult emotional evolution. From being strong, devoted and ambitious (a female copy of her husband) to vulnerable, hurt and on the verge of madness. Charlize Theron gracefully floats into this character. The most interesting of performances and characters is John Milton - the essence of Kevin Lomax's temptation. Al Pacino is nothing less than astonishing, an award worthy performance that is as good as anything seen this year.
An inspiring thriller, visually stunning as well as thought provoking, 'The Devil's Advocate' should be viewed with an open mind.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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One of my faves of all-time this movie. Very sophisticated movie, and when first watched I thought "how can someone think this stuff up!!??" Where Jesus was god in the flesh - Pacino is devil in the flesh walking the earth...Reeves is the devils son, but doesn't yet know it!! Quite a deep movie. You'll have to watch twice or thrice before understanding it.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This perfectly cast masterpiece will have you gripped right from its opening scene. Kevin Lomax (Kuanu Reeves) is a brilliant young attorney who after an outstanding string of wins is offered a job at an elite New York law firm, owned and controlled by John Milton (Al Pacino). However there is much more to the deal than meets the eye. At about the halfway point you will realise that this is not just a run of the mill courtroom drama, there are far more sinister forces at work. The most sinister imaginable. Kuanu Reeves puts in a great performance in what is by far his best film bar The Matrix and Al Pacino as always is amazing playing a part that could so easily have been overdone. Starting at a normal pace and slowly building to an explosive ending, this is definitely one to buy.
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Devil Advocate
This is a totally brilliant film. I have seen it many times and I am not bored at all. I rate this film highly, among my top 5.
Published 13 days ago by Lesley
A potential classic
Great performances all round (with an especially powerful one by Al) in this thought provoking film which throws up many questions about human nature and morality. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Jones
a useful moral tale, very well done
I enjoyed this film. All the characters are well portrayed, I didn't find any weak performances from a strong cast. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Enthusiast
String performance from Pacino as usual
This movie is a good movie. First time I saw it I was blown away by Pacino's performance. He always comes across as a strong character in his movies. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Banjoko
Really amazing.....
I bought this as a gift for my Dad as he had not seen it. I almost forgot what a little gem of a movie this is, The kind that does not seem to get produced anymore which is a real... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Snakey31
Vanity is my favourite sin.
Young hotshot Florida lawyer Kevin Lomax is lured to New York to work for a powerful law firm run by John Milton. With his wife Mary-Ann in tow, everything at first seems idyllic. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Spike Owen
Reeves is pathetically unconvincing
This is one of those awful formula films, ie the devil looking to spawn his anti-christ. Pacino isn't a bad devil, but you just can't believe Reeves to be a hot shot lawyer or... Read more
Published 16 months ago by rob crawford
only thing wrong with it is....................
only thing wrong with this movie is that it isnt long enough, its entertaining all the way through, keanu is always the jock but well cast here.. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Miss Davies
Less than I expected
the layout and frame of the product was good.Time and condiion of delivery were exact.However the product didn't get all the features and details of the movie. Read more
Published 21 months ago by E. B. Deffo
Shame
I know this is a good film but unfortunately the version we were sent is cut so it is very jumpy and missing a lot of the plot
I have noticed before if you don't buy films... Read more
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Published on 30 Nov 2009 by P. Baxter
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