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父の告白、娘の選択

Reviewed in Japan on 13 September 2019

所謂法廷サスペンスとされる作品は原告被告の攻防に文字通り揺れるサスペンス感が必須となり、さらに
それぞれのターンには説得力が陪審員にも映画を見ている者にも必要となります。
ところが、二転三転の展開の方が重視されてしまい、丁寧な描写を切り捨ててしまった本末転倒ともいえる
作品も見受けられます。
この映画はサスペンスというより法廷ドラマといってよく、展開で揺さぶるのではなく、きちんとした描写
で納得、共感させるスタンスがとられています。
それは勿論それぞれの仕事の中で行われる調査や、チームとしての方針の経緯などでも描かれるのですが、
この作品は父と娘の関係もドラマの中で並行して描かれており、それもまた法廷での行動に無関係では
ありません。
雑なサスペンスのように唐突に出て来た都合のいい証言や、根拠の無い説得により天秤が傾いてしまうの
ではなく、あらかじめ提示されていた伏線と、登場人物の心理、法廷外での出来事などが紡ぎあわされ、
重みを伴って天秤が動く事になります。
十二人の陪審員が行う議論のみを描き法廷モノの金字塔となっている作品がありますが、あれは一方に
落ち着きかけていた天秤が、確かな説得力を持って反対側に傾いていく様子を丁寧に描いたものでした。
この作品はあそこまでストイックな作りではありませんが、きちんと地に足が着いた法廷ドラマといえます。
先の読めない展開や、法曹界の闇に対する必要以上の描写などは持っていません。
しかし下手な法廷サスペンスが及ばない、確かな手応えを持った緊張感は間違いなく持っているといえます。
法廷という同じ土俵で争いはするが、それ以前に家族での関係を持った父娘の葛藤、それぞれに思惑を持つ
周囲の人間、合法非合法の境界上を彷徨う勝つための手段、企業の冷酷な打算、人生を懸けて犠牲を払って
しまった消費者など、この映画で描かれるべき点はきちんと描かれており、不足を感じさせるものではない
でしょう。
ただ、ちょっと全体に薄味な印象。
それぞれがもう少し掘り下げられていれば観賞後の余韻がもっとあったかも。

大物ジーン・ハックマンの相手は「アビス」で勝ち気なヒロインが印象的だったメアリー・エリザベス・
マストラントニオ。
知的でありながら離れた眼と大きな口が愛嬌を感じさせます。
脇には今や引っ張りだこのローレンス（ラリー名義）・フィッシュバーンや、職人的バイプレイヤーが
要所に配置されています。

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平凡な法廷もの。

Reviewed in Japan on 19 November 2020

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法廷映画が好きなのでいろいろ観たのですが、これは平凡な作品ですね。

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なんでもアリ

なんでもアリ」

Reviewed in Japan on 1 July 2018

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この映画忘れていましたが、アマゾンで見かけて思い出して買いました。やっぱりジーンハックマンは最高ですね。

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Kindleのお客様

楽しく拝見させて頂きました。有難うございました！

Reviewed in Japan on 5 March 2016

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楽しく拝見させて頂きました。有難うございました！何回見ても飽きませんでした！

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purrfect

Suspense Trial

Reviewed in the United States on 17 February 2021

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Being a fan of gene hackman for many years, my family and I saw this movie when it first came out several years ago. I always kept track of when I could buy it, and now that we have it, wonderful and suspenseful movie! If you like trial movies, this is a keeper!

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William D. Shingleton

A Family Drama Set in a Courtroom

Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2005

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There are really two kinds of lawyer films out there; the kind that is about the trial and the kind that is about the lawyers; this film is about the lawyers and the family drama of a father and daughter pitted against each other in a class action lawsuit. The film is well constructed and acted, though there is the occasional corny dialoge in the father-daughter scenes that could have been written much stronger.

The father (played by Gene Hackman) is a crusading support-the-little-guy type, but he is not without his warts and particularly not without the consequences of his giant ego. Hackman is perfect in this role and gives his character the depth it deserves. Mary Elizabeth Masterantonio plays the daughter and is really the center of the film since it is her evolution more than Hackman's that drives the plot. She more than holds her own against a much more experienced actor and gives the film credibility.

There are a few witty remarks in the film but I can't say that the dialogue crackles; since this is not an action film, the dialogue is how the film moves along, so that's a shame. But the plot is enthralling and takes a few unexpected twists at the end; combined with the solid cast (this was shot so long ago that Fred Dalton Thompson was not yet a senator and Lawrence Fishbourne is listed as Larry) it makes the film engaging and certainly worth the low price of this DVD.

The DVD itself is disappointing and carries no special features to speak of (trailers for this film and other movies DO NOT count as special features, at least in my opinion). The only reason to get the DVD versus the tape is that it's easier to find and will hold up better over time.

The bottom line is that this is a solid, well acted film whose David versus Goliath, Inc theme rings even more true in the post-Enron universe than it did when the film first came out.

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Lady LiberTEA

Stereotype Demonizing Though She Good & He Once

Reviewed in the United States on 21 March 2019

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Who doesn't like Mary Elizabeth Mastrontonio? And though I don't find Gene Hackman likeable, he occasionally turns in a decent performance when not requiring heart, as in "Enemy Of the State." But though she's radiant and he delivers one moment of vulnerability, this otherwise stereotyping and negative flick in dated attire has no value to me since I already knew "Power corrupts" I don't need to painfully watch it.

Never without a book to read

excellent acting

Reviewed in the United States on 7 September 2020

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Gene Hackman at his fiercest as he goes up against his daughter in court. Fierce emotions pour off the screen

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Stephen Munson

Great movie! Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on 10 December 2021

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Excellent acting by Gene Hackman ! That is his norm, and the story line is great as well!

warren

superb

Reviewed in the United States on 21 February 2021

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easy to fall into as many times as you want to watch it. a real movie and a keeper.

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