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Paramilitary400May 17, 2015

Devil's Advocate has stellar acting from Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. The plot is very intricate and there are
many creepy moments brought on by Pacino's performance. The movie is exciting and brilliantly original in every area a viewer canDevil's Advocate has stellar acting from Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. The plot is very intricate and there are
many creepy moments brought on by Pacino's performance. The movie is exciting and brilliantly original in every area a viewer can rate this movie on. The movie will keep you engaged until the epilogue of the movie. One of the smartest psychological thrillers of the 90's and one of the best movies of 1997 easily. This is one of the most underrated movies ever.… Expand

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pedelcosaDec 30, 2012

The movie plot is interesting, it makes a good effort at presenting a Christian view of some of the ethical & spiritual difficulties (albeit magnified) a young up-and-coming attorney goes through. Despite potential theological or doctrinalThe movie plot is interesting, it makes a good effort at presenting a Christian view of some of the ethical & spiritual difficulties (albeit magnified) a young up-and-coming attorney goes through. Despite potential theological or doctrinal issues, the director and actors do a great job in this movie. Free will is a simple yet key aspect of the plot, with special reference to balancing marriage a work, as well as work ethics. I have seen this movie many times. Best wishes… Expand

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FarsheedJun 5, 2016

It is one of the movies which has been always underestimated by critics. The Devil's Advocate is absolutely one the most brilliant performances by Al Pacino let alone that it has a so interesting story.

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FilipeNetoSep 19, 2020

It's always a pleasure to see this film. Its one of those films that makes us think and that touches on one interesting theme: the eternal struggle between Good and Evil, between God and his eternal enemy, the Devil. And this film gives us,It's always a pleasure to see this film. Its one of those films that makes us think and that touches on one interesting theme: the eternal struggle between Good and Evil, between God and his eternal enemy, the Devil. And this film gives us, precisely, the best interpretation of the Prince of Evil that cinema has ever seen!

The script could hardly be better: we followed the trajectory of meteoric success of a Florida lawyer, Kevin Lomax, who is hired by a prestigious New York law firm run by John Milton who, without anyone knowing, is the Devil himself. The position is so good that Lomax doesn't even think twice: an excellent salary, a large and good apartment and other perks in exchange for a permanent effort on behalf of the company, defending cases that, at first sight, seem lost. But things will get worse when he has to choose between work and personal life.

Gradually, the audience begins to realize the whole thing, starting with the high level of amorality and perversion that reigns in the firm, where the boss flaunts his sexual affairs with assistants and employees, and where company's parties end in authentic orgies. Equally striking are the dialogues, most notably the monologues of Al Pacino, which are never tedious but rather exciting. Throughout the film there are several veiled mentions to "Paradise Lost", a classic of English literature, and sometimes we even see Lomax about to fall from grace, too, as happened to Adam.

In addition to an interesting story, the strongest point of this film is the impeccable and overwhelming work of Al Pacino, which overshadows the rest of the cast. I think he liked his character a lot and the result of his commitment is another great work... it's not his best because he made a lot of colossal films and characters ("The Godfather", "Serpico", "Scent of a Woman" etc). By the way he "defended" diabolical action in his arguments and reasoning, he turns out to be the real Devil's advocate. Keanu Reeves, who played Lomax, gives us a very good job, full of talent, but he is clearly overshadowed by Pacino. In the supporting cast there are still good performances by Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones and Connie Nielsen.

Technically, it is a film that has it's value but knows how to give space to the story told and the performance of the cast, never falling into the temptation to allow technique to override dramatic art. Cinematography is very good, and makes an intelligent use of light and shadow to create the most appropriate environment for each sequence and scene. Manhattan's urban landscapes are already known to any movie buff, but they always look good on film and have been well used here. The sets are extraordinary, thought to the detail. Being a film that spends a lot of time in the characters' houses, the creation of indoor environments was important and each apartment reveals a lot about the character that inhabits it: for example, the detail of Milton's apartment not having a single bedroom... the Devil never sleeps, in fact. Finally, a word for the special, visual and sound effects, that appear punctually but are extremely well made, and also for the soundtrack, which includes an excellent original score by James Newton Howard and some well-known songs, like "Paint it Black".… Expand

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SolariumJan 12, 2020

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PressyourluckFeb 16, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie has numerous, thrills, mystery and surprises. It is one of the slickest thrillers from 1997. Easily this was in the top 10 movies from that year, this movie delivers the goods on every level along with a brilliant twist for the viewer.… Expand

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oustApr 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. John Milton: [On the roof] What do you think? Some people can't handle it

Kevin Lomax: It's peaceful

John Milton: My sentiments exactly, fill in the resume for me, what does your father do?

Kevin Lomax: I never got to know my father, he passed away before I was born my mother raised me just the two of us

John Milton: That can't be easy in a town like Gainesville can it?

Kevin Lomax: I don't think it's easy anywhere

John Milton: A little different when you looking down isn't it?

Kevin Lomax: Yes it is

John Milton: Your mother, what's she like?

Kevin Lomax: She's a preacher's daughter she's tough she's worked at the same poultry as I can remember she's got a church she really likes, she's usually there or they go out and do a lot of volunteer work

John Milton: Did it rub off? The book or the church?

Kevin Lomax: No I'm on parole early release for time served

John Milton: A lot of potential clients down there

Kevin Lomax: why do you need a criminal department?

John Milton: Our clients break the law like anyone else just tired of sending their business across the street

Kevin Lomax: Are you offering me a job?

John Milton: I'm thinking about it, I know you got talent, I knew that before you got here its just the other thing I wonder about: Pressure it changes everything some people you squeeze them, they focus others fold can you summon your talent at will? Can you deliver on a deadline? Can you sleep at night?

Kevin Lomax: When do we talk about money?

John Milton: Money? That's the easy part… Expand

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NdiMay 3, 2013

The entire movie is a setup for the end, where Pacino delivers an incredible performance. An original movie, a good setup with an excellent closing. This is may be my favorite movie.

It would be a 10, but you can't just put Keanu Reeves onThe entire movie is a setup for the end, where Pacino delivers an incredible performance. An original movie, a good setup with an excellent closing. This is may be my favorite movie.

It would be a 10, but you can't just put Keanu Reeves on the same stage as Pacino. He looks like he's taking his first year acting exam. He's not an awful actor, but you can see the difference in class.

This is 10 rating movie, with a slight casting limitation. Definitely, definitely recommend.… Expand

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Ripcord33Apr 10, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You would not give CPR to a person with a slashed neck. You would try to staunch the bleeding as Kevin inadequately does with his hand on Mary Anne's neck, but more in a choking position rather than to the carotid artery pressure point, and to keep the airway open from drowning blood.… Expand

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Maxilla328May 14, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kevin Lomax (Reeves), a hot shot lawyer who's never lost a case. A master at getting the guilty acquitted, despite his belief in their guilt.

Mary Ann Lomax (Theron), Kevin's wife who dreams of a family and languishes in her husbands success.

And of course John Milton (Pacino), the head of the most powerful law firm in the world.

Milton recruits Lomax to his law firm and rewards him with the mega wages and the standard of life he and his wife have been longing for. An instant success Lomax becomes the hot property of the legal world, while Mary Ann continues to only dream of the family she so desires. Ill at ease and suspicious of everyone and everything, she begins her decent into madness, while Kevin continues to dominate the courtroom, with the aid of the brilliantly manipulative Milton. As the story unfolds, Kevin becomes seduced by the power Milton affords him, and Mary Ann becomes increasingly insane; or so it appears.

In a truly fantastic climatic sequence, Lomax learns the truth about himself and his family, and he tries one final shot at redemption (an attempt to spit in the Devils Face) that doesn't quite work out as he had hoped.

The secret to the appeal of this movie is the subtle visuals that project you into Mary Ann's state of mind, the seductive and manipulative methods used by the superbly cast John Milton, and the climax that is revolutionary to say the least.

An absolute masterpiece… Expand

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Vial44May 1, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The character of John Milton is named for John Milton, the author of "Paradise Lost," the classic epic poem about man's fall from God's grace. When Lomax is in Milton's office at the end of the film, he says "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven," from Book I Line 263 of the same work.… Expand