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68 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Norman Green
    100
    The convergence of storytelling mastery, acting virtuosity and star power makes A Civil Action one of the greatest films of the year.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    90
    It tells a finely nuanced tale of right, wrong and the gray area in between.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Anthony Miele
    60
    Takes an unexpected turn towards originality where every other "David vs. Goliath-courtroom drama" only strives.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. bram29
    7
    the movie was interesting to watch, though it has the general flaw of 'based on a true story'-movies of the ending being kind of an anticlimax. but the characters were very believable and i watched it all the way through.… Expand
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