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72 out of 100

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  • Starring: Danny DeVito, Matt Damon
  • Summary: Francis Ford Coppola directs and scripts this adaptation of John Grisham's novel about an idealistic young attorney who takes on the case of a lifetime.  (Paramount)

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    90
    Though he's adapting the same story Grisham always tells, that of an ethical, talented and inexperienced attorney taking on and outwitting powerful and corrupt legal opponents, Coppola has infused The Rainmaker with enough humor, character, honest emotion and storytelling style to make it one of the year's most entertaining movies.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    90
    Drawing a parade of colorful performances from a constantly surprising cast, the curiously titled ''John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' '' is Mr. Coppola's best and sharpest film in years.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Francis Ford Coppola has turned John Grisham's pulpy bestseller into surprisingly creditable -- if morally muddled -- movie.

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