A Time To Kill (1996)
Medium level violence, adult themes
| Director: | Joel Schumacher |
| Actors: | Samuel L. Jackson, Oliver Platt, Kevin Spacey, Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey, Patrick McGoohan, Ashley Judd, Brenda Fricker, Charles S. Dutton |
John Grisham's bestseller A Time to Kill hits the screen with incendiary force, directed by Joel Schumacher (Batman Forever, The Client). Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Kevin Spacey portray the principals in a murder trial that brings a small Mississippi town's racial tensions to the flashpoint. Amid a frenzy of activist marches, Klan terror, media clamor and brutal riots, an unseasoned but idealistic young attorney mounts a stirring courtroom battle for justice. The superb ensemble also includes Brenda Fricker, Oliver Platt, Charles S. Dutton, Ashley Judd, Patrick McGoohan, Chris Cooper and both Donald and Kiefer Sutherland. These and other talents make A Time to Kill "one of the year's most powerful films" (Jeffrey Lyons, Sneak Previews/ABC World News Now).
| Status: | HighDemand |
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| Run time: | 143mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 |
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Member Reviews (21)
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Annie siede
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I could not comment on A Time To Kill as the DVD went faulty three-quarters thru the movie
deb
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really enjoyed this pic
Pete2009
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This is GREAT movie! It kept me enthralled for the entire 143 minutes. The disc is double sided, so be sure to turn it over to watch the whole movie.
Nigel W
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Ridiculous courtroom drama that tries to make the indefensible defensible and succeeds in a totally uncovincing manner. The story is all over the place and characterisation is thin. 2.5 stars
John S.
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Enjoyable viewing Its a double DVD so also a long view but worth the time
irine22
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One of the best movies ever made. Great line up! Never dull or boring. Powerful story, must see movie.
Deirdre R.
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Great (if somewhat long) interpretation of possibly John Grisham's best novel. Extraordinarily good cast - Matthew McConaughey surprisingly effective in a real dramatic role (he actually keeps his shirt on in this one!) My only criticism would be that, unlike the book, much of the detail of the original crime is kept from the audience until the last scene, keeping us, like the jury, somewhat in the dark .
Tracey F.
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Loved it! Matthew McConaughey's my man at the moment and he stepped up for this movie. Great to see him in something like this.
Barbara S.
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Paul D.
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Run of the mill courtroom drama
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Sachin S.
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Lidia G.
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strawb
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way down south is the setting for this explosive courtroom battle telling of a black man's plight in a predominantly white society, great storyline is portrayed by strong cast whom give it their all in this memorable effort. One of the best.
Jeff
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5 equals 'classic' and this makes it. Director Joel Schumacher doesn't fall for all
the Hollywood traps of illustrating everything. He calls on your imagination often
and it works a treat. It's nice to be drawn into the story so well. While it is very
"Southern Fried", Bullock, Jackson, McConaughey and Spacey bring a whole new
tension to the story of the murder of two whites by an African Amercian.
McConaughey's summing-up as the defense lawyer on behalf of his unable-to-pay
black client is worth the price of admission.
Jan M.
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Gloria H.
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I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH
John Neave
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Karen
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A good courtroom drama although the end was predictable.
Good acting but sometimes a bit cruel.
Sharon Ode
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The DVD sent did not have the whole movie on it. The last 30 minutes approx was missing
Lorraine
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