Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Also, most underrated and under-appreciated Denzel Washington role. I heard from a movie industry insider that Denzel's star power didn't draw many of his usual fans because they didn't want to see him playing an un-sexy, nerdy or unattractive character. But I agree with other reviewers who say this is his best performance in any film. I found the title character of Roman J. Israel, Esq. to be unforgettable, unique and deeply moving, The script is terrific, the supporting actors uniformly good. Colin Farrell's reaction shots are priceless. But most of all, the story is relevant, meaningful, and engrossing. Los Angeles provides the perfect backdrop for a new breed of American hero...

I don't get it. Is this a story about why you shouldn't be unethical? Why you shouldn't take pro bono work? If it's about the work Roman was doing, the movie sure didn't make it the primary story. I kept waiting for it to get to the point, but it never did. Great actors. Horrible writing. Horrible directing. Horrible overall storyline.

My only reservation was it was longer than necessary but Denzel Washington never disappoints and provided a storyline with just the right climax (no spoilers here). Having worked with Asperger's individuals, his acting was on point with what I have seen, as well as bringing light to the dirtiest of "secrets" in our judicial system: Not everyone gets their day in court (guilty or otherwise). Hate I waited so long to see this film and still worth investing the 2 hours

So this one got an Oscar nomination, right? So it has to be good in some way! No it isn't. It's boring and it's no excuse that it's Denzel Washington and his acting is good in it. Guess what...he's a good actor, so no surprise here. But he is still not capable of making this movie in any way interesting or compelling. His character never becomes sympathetic or relatable. The story never sucks us in. When Colin Farrell comes in you expect some tension but even then the film stays petty. It's a big question mark above my head how director Dan Gilroy managed to make one of my favorite films (Nightcrawler) and then this debacle.