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Juror 8 (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Eight Jurors and One Judge

Posted on May 19, 2019 by kaist455

South Korean film “Juror 8” is a familiar but enjoyable courtroom comedy drama which delivers its points well while also entertaining its audiences enough. Although it is instantly reminiscent of other similar films such as Sidney Lumet’s “12 Angry Men” … Continue reading →

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The Children Act (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): An intelligent adult drama on law and ethics

Posted on October 21, 2018 by kaist455

“The Children Act” is an intelligent adult drama which actually made me muse on its subjects during my viewing. While thoughtfully presenting a difficult legal/ethical matter of life and death during its first half, the movie lets us understand how … Continue reading →

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RBG (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): The indomitable RBG

Posted on September 15, 2018 by kaist455

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a remarkable woman for many reasons. While she has been known to us mostly for her enduring presence in the US Supreme Court during last 25 years, she already accomplished quite an impressive legal career before … Continue reading →

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The Judge (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A prodigal lawyer son returning to his hometown

Posted on January 20, 2015 by kaist455

  Some movies are so predictable and transparent in their handling of story and characters that I sometimes shake my head as observing their glaring clumsiness on the screen. Although it is not a lousy film, I shook my head … Continue reading →

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