- Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Oliver Platt
- Directors: Joel Schumacher
- Writers: John Grisham, Akiva Goldsman
- Producers: Arnon Milchan, Hunt Lowry, John Grisham, Michael G. Nathanson, William M. Elvin
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 149 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CTQX
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,966 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
You wouldn't know it by watching the Batman movies they collaborated on, but this smart adaptation of John Grisham's novel proves that director Joel Schumacher and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman have some talent when the right project comes along. Schumacher had previously directed Grisham's The Client, and brought equal craft and intelligence to this story about a young Southern attorney (Matthew McConaughey, in his breakthrough role) who defends a black father (Samuel L Jackson) after he kills two men who raped his young daughter. Sandra Bullock plays the passionate law student who serves as McConaughey's legal aide and voice of conscience in the racially charged drama. Added to the star power of the lead roles is a fine supporting cast, including Kevin Spacey, Ashley Judd and Oliver Platt. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this film not knowing who Grisham was, having never read any of his novels or seen any of their adaptations. I wasn't expecting much and I got far more than I could have ever hoped for. From the very first scenes, the film hits you between the eyes with shocking scenes that are horrifying yet at the same time emotional. It tackles a number of sensitive issues at the same time - racism, rape, murder, vigilatism, sexual equality to name a few - something which few films do and even fewer manage to do successfully. The cast are excellent, the characters believable and well portrayed and the storyline, although extreme, is convincing and could well be a true story. Although the outcome is slightly predictable, it is still a fascinating and gripping story that will suck you in, churn you up and spit you out again and will stay with you for a long time to come.
30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film has everything you could hope for from a film that is based on the writer, John Grisham. As usual, Grisham has written a book which is very easily transferred from page to film.
The acting in A time to Kill is consistently good with a lot of big names in the cast list. The most notable of performances is that of Samuel L. Jackson who skill as an actor has proved unquestionnable.
This being a law film does not mean that the film is cheifly concerned with legalities. It is a film charged with raw emotion and sorrow. However this film has very moving and uplifting sequences of which to boast.
This film makes compelling viewing and causes the viewer to question their own racial prejudices and feel ashamed of what was allowed to occur until really quite recently.
The competent direction of Joel Schumacher keeps this intellectually stimulating story appealing to the eye.
Well worth watching, I urge you to do so.
The acting in A time to Kill is consistently good with a lot of big names in the cast list. The most notable of performances is that of Samuel L. Jackson who skill as an actor has proved unquestionnable.
This being a law film does not mean that the film is cheifly concerned with legalities. It is a film charged with raw emotion and sorrow. However this film has very moving and uplifting sequences of which to boast.
This film makes compelling viewing and causes the viewer to question their own racial prejudices and feel ashamed of what was allowed to occur until really quite recently.
The competent direction of Joel Schumacher keeps this intellectually stimulating story appealing to the eye.
Well worth watching, I urge you to do so.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Most reviews have already discussed the film, so i wont bother with that now. Focussing on the quality of the transfer to blu-ray, this is, in my opinion, a very good transfer, with little lost in the transfer process, and so much gained in clarity and sound.
I bought the Blu-Ray to replace the old flipper-style DVD (single-layer double-sided where you had to flip the DVD half way through) and am glad i did.
I bought the Blu-Ray to replace the old flipper-style DVD (single-layer double-sided where you had to flip the DVD half way through) and am glad i did.
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Excellent choice
This is well worth buying. It has all the elements of a classic film, tense drama, excellent acting, humour, and emotion. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Goodreviewer
Gripping and moving!
This is a must see film. Incredible acting, heart wrenching story line with a very powerful finish to the film.
Published 11 days ago by MovieMadness
Time for bed
I must be missing something here. First of all the story is nothing new. (A mans daughter gets raped so he kills the rapists and is charged with their murders). Read more
Published 1 month ago by johnmoore
A TIME TO KILL
I bought this because Sandra Bullock was in it, i like all of her films, but she is not in it much, but it does not matter because this is one hell of a film, one you will want to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joe
John Grisham at his best
How could this fail to be a hit, One of the best courtroom drama's of all time I watch this dvd at lest once a mouth can not get enough of this man's work.
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Anthony Shotton
Brought for Sandra
I brought this movie because it has Sandra in, Im biased because I love her. However I thought this movie was brilliant, with or without Sandra, it looks at a black man who... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Connor Brailsford
interupted viewing
I have watched this film several times and decided it was time I owned a copy. I ordered and received it in good time and put the DVD on the shelf to watch later. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Debster
Very disappointed.
After placing my order I recieved no confirmation of shipment and when I contacted the seller I recieved no response, I have now cancelled my order. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rosie Pickett
Another 'Mississipi Burning'
Alan Parkers 'Mississipi Burning' about the murder of activists from the North down in Mississipi should have won an Oscar for best movie but it was too politically sensitive at... Read more
Published 13 months ago by B. D. Compton
This is quality
"A time to Kill" is one level higher than most of many other movies. The question here is: "if the negro-father was right to kill the two young rapist", is complicated. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Peter Thomsen
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