«Paradise Lost (Three-and-a-half-Stars)»
Did anyone notice that the Satan's name in this entertaining-but-flawed flick is Milton, and that the marble reliefs which come to tantalizing life on Al Pacino's wall also allude to the great English poet's masterpiece?
I feel that "Devil's Advocate" has some good material, including touches of humor, some stunning cinematographic effects, and the performances by Ms. Theron and Al Pacino, who chews the scenery with such devilish panache that he dominates Keanu Reeves (but perhaps that is the point). And while the film, which combines legal ethics (or the lack of them) with the "Rosemary's Baby" genre, held my interest from start to finish, it did not quite come together--whether because of choppy editing or the "Dallas" option that precedes the ending, I am not certain. I did find the actual ending, however, to be wickedly ironic.
Nevertheless, "Devil's Advocate" is by no means a complete loss of time for the viewer, although it may represent an opportunity lost on the part of the writers and the director.
[Monday, September 15, 2008]
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«Devil's Advocate»
How can anything with Pacino be bad? Captured my attention and kept me interested. Could watch it over and over again.
[Friday, September 05, 2008]
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«A collection of wild moments»
Now this is a popcorn movie! Where else can you see a virtual clearinghouse of prestigious actors, engaged in ultimate camp, with real elements of horror at work. Al Pacino literally gnaws at the screen, Keanu is consistently convincing, while Connie Nielsen is just insanely attractive, off-the-charts hot. Plus a cameo by Caprice Benedetti and an interesting, compelling and creepy role for Craig Nelson. Some of the devilish sentiments are truly wild, plus there's plenty of menace and mounting horror. It's a matter of taste, but my god, when you think of some of the lame garbage that passes for entertainment these days, this is a masterpiece. But for those with higher standards, it is still a big bag of wicked fun and something you have to see.
[Sunday, August 31, 2008]
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