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Philadelphia (1993)

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Reviews Counted:42

Fresh:31

Rotten:11

Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Tom Hanks plays Andrew Beckett, a hotshot Philadelphia lawyer who has been keeping his homosexuality, and his AIDS, hidden from his conservative bosses. When he's suddenly and inexplicably fired,... Tom Hanks plays Andrew Beckett, a hotshot Philadelphia lawyer who has been keeping his homosexuality, and his AIDS, hidden from his conservative bosses. When he's suddenly and inexplicably fired, Andrew suspects AIDS is the reason, and is determined to fight in court, even as he is losing his other battle, against the disease. Beckett hires attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to represent him, but the lawyer must first overcome his own homophobia and fears. Director Jonathan Demme filmed this after winning the Oscar for SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. The amazing cast includes Antonio Banderas, Joanne Woodward, and Jason Robards. Roger Corman and Charles Napier, both in LAMBS, make appearances. Bruce Springsteen's haunting song "Streets of Philadelphia" plays over the memorable opening credits. This sensitive, moody film touches on a vast array of subjects surrounding gay and straight men, family, and death, without ever being maudlin or preachy, which is to its immense credit. An undoubted influence on society's growing acceptance of homosexuality, PHILADELPHIA reminds us how far we've come in that direction, and how far we still need to go. [More]

Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen

Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Joanne Woodward, Buzz Kilman, Tracey Walter, Robert Castle

Director: Jonathan Demme

Director: Jonathan Demme
Screenwriter: Ron Nyswaner
Producer: Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon
Composer: Howard Shore

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Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

Wearing its heart on its sleeves, this well-intentioned but soft and compromised AIDS drama may nonetheless perform the same function that Paltoon or Schindler's List have: Change public opinion about an urgent problem.

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Jurgen Fauth
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About.com

The courtroom stuff is unwieldly, but everything else is brave and moving.

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10/25/05
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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10/08/05
Eric Melin
Eric Melin
Lawrence.com

involving but badly cliched

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05/06/05
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Moviehole

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11/19/04
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

In the guise of piety, Philadelphia panders to a perceived straight-male majority.

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11/06/04
Keith Uhlich
Keith Uhlich
Slant Magazine

Being under the PC microscope transforms Demme into the bastard offspring of Stanley Kramer and Norman Lear

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10/25/04
Bill Chambers
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02/22/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Manages to be humorous and moving without being too preachy or heavy-handed.

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Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Excellent performances and the sensitive handling of complicated issues.

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