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  • Genre Discussion: Legal Thrillers/Courtroom Dramas

    A recent rewatch of The Lincoln Lawyer' got me thinking on these. It was a superior thriller with a decent case, a few good twists, and a satisfying ending. It seems like most thrillers drop the ball on at least ONE of those points, so it was refreshing and surprising to find one where the story actually held up. It wasn't perfect, but it got more RIGHT than it got wrong.

    What makes a good legal thriller? What ones hit the mark and which ones suck?
    Originally posted by Martin
    Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
    Originally posted by gravedigger
    Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
    Originally posted by Martin
    And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
    Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

  • #2
    Good ones that come to mind...
    12 Angry Men
    Witness for the Prosecution
    Presumed Innocent
    A Few Good Men
    Primal Fear.
    Last edited by Matt; 10-05-2011, 12:54 PM.
    Originally posted by Martin
    Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
    Originally posted by gravedigger
    Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
    Originally posted by Martin
    And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
    Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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    • #3
      Matt secretly started this thread so that he and I could do "Legally Blonde" lines back and forth again! (Which - seriously, all you had to do was PM me! )

      Originally posted by Matt View Post
      Good ones that come to mind...
      12 Angry Men
      Witness for the Prosecution
      Presumed Innocent
      A Few Good Men
      Primal Fear.
      YES, all of these - these are truly favorites of mine, and I generally don't miss them when they're being run on TV.

      What do you think of "Suspect"? I really loved that one as well.
      Last edited by Lisa; 10-05-2011, 01:12 PM.
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      • #4
        Never saw 'Suspect'the so I honestly can't comment.

        Going back to what makes one of these films work: we all expect some kind of twist or AHA moment. That's fine but it has to come organically from the plot. If it comes completely out of left field then you've lost all credibility and your film fails.

        Ones that I've seen that did not work:
        Physical Evidence
        Class Action
        The Juror
        Body of Evidence
        Originally posted by Martin
        Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
        Originally posted by gravedigger
        Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
        Originally posted by Martin
        And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
        Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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        • #5
          Lincoln Lawyer was great, and as an attorney, it didn't offend me with its unrealistic view of attorneys and procedure.

          That's all I got.
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          • #6
            Out pf curiosity...what films are the most realistic in their portrayal of the legal system? Which.ones are way way off? How did it effect your enjoyment of the film?
            Originally posted by Martin
            Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
            Originally posted by gravedigger
            Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
            Originally posted by Martin
            And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
            Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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            • #7
              I think that most of the North American moviegoing public is too used to the 'entertainment' version of the legal system. Go all the way back to 'Perry Mason' on tv and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in theaters. For better or worse, we have expectations of how we want our legal drama to go. The real deal isn't sexy enough.

              Other bad ones..
              From the Hip
              Legal Eagles
              Originally posted by Martin
              Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
              Originally posted by gravedigger
              Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
              Originally posted by Martin
              And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
              Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

              Comment


              • #8
                Not a courtroom movie, but my favorite legal thriller is far and away Michael Clayton.

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                • #9
                  Loved 'Michael Clayton'

                  YOU ARE SO FUCKED
                  Originally posted by Martin
                  Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
                  Originally posted by gravedigger
                  Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
                  Originally posted by Martin
                  And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
                  Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Michael Clayton is great
                    "Fuck Rob. Also, he has a podcast called Podcaust. Edgy Holocaust humor lulz indeed." - The Faraci

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                    • #11
                      Michael Clayton was fabulous! I say it counts as legal.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Michael Clayton
                        I'm not the guy you kill. I'm the guy you buy! Are you so fucking blind that you don't even see what I am? I sold out Arthur for 80 grand. I'm your easiest problem and you're gonna kill me?
                        Still fucking love this line.
                        "Fuck Rob. Also, he has a podcast called Podcaust. Edgy Holocaust humor lulz indeed." - The Faraci

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                        • #13
                          YOU ARE SO FUCKED

                          Great acting in it too.
                          Originally posted by Martin
                          Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
                          Originally posted by gravedigger
                          Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
                          Originally posted by Martin
                          And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
                          Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Matt View Post
                            Good ones that come to mind...
                            12 Angry Men
                            Witness for the Prosecution
                            Presumed Innocent
                            A Few Good Men
                            Primal Fear.
                            *cough cough hack wheeze*

                            How about ol' 'BREAKER' MORANT, eh?
                            Me quick one want slow

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                            • #15
                              Fuck me yeah...'Breaker Morant' is a personal fav. Point to you.
                              Originally posted by Martin
                              Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
                              Originally posted by gravedigger
                              Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
                              Originally posted by Martin
                              And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
                              Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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