Runaway Jury (2003)
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Cast
as Nick Easter
as Rankin Fitch
as Wendall Rohr
as Marlee
as Cable
as Judge Harkin
as Lawrence Green
as Doyle
as Garland Jankie
as Jacob Woods
as Frank Herrera
as Janovich
as Lamb
as Vanessa Lembeck
as Herman Grimes
as Celeste Wood
as Lonnie Shaver
as Loreen Duke
as Amanda Monroe
as Stella Hullic
as Eddie Weese
as Jerry Fernandez
as Millie Dupree
as Kaufman
as Birk
as Raines
as Rikki Coleman
as Sylvia Deshazo
as Lydia Deets
as Special Agent Novecki
as Phillip Savelle
as Henry Wu
as Rikki Coleman
as Terry Docken
as Lou Dell
as Receptionist
as Ted
as Deborah
as Shamburg
as Pulaski
as Shamburg
as Darren
as Maxine
as Voodoo Shopkeeper
as SUV Driver
as Techie
as Jerome
as Russell
as Reporter No. 1
as Reporter No. 2
as Reporter No. 3
as Dobbs
as Singing Woman
as Daley
as Sebald
as Thernstrom
as Cash
as Agent Shield
as Hoppy Dupree
as Ringwald
as Strode
as Owens
as Jimmy Hoke
as Kyle Murphy
as Blonde Decoy
as Cafe Waitress
as Vaughn
as Clerk
as Agent Crowley
as Agent Novecki
as Professor Phelan
as Phyllis
as Mrs. Brandt
as Peg Grimes
as George Dressler
as Mason Foley
as Agressive Reporter
as Bartender
as Homeboy
as Potential Juror No. 1
as Potential Juror No. 2
as Potential Juror No. 3
as Reporter No. 4
as Reporter No. 5
as Reporter with Cable
as Kincaid
as Kathy
as Henry Wood
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[T]his film ranks just below The Firm and The Client on the list of John Grisham-inspired thrillers, thumbs up.
A lot of famous faces populate the courtroom in this overplotted and farfetched tale of jury-tampering, but they and the horse they rode in on are all so mired in illogical, head-scratching incoherence, they need lawyers of their own.
As in all his films, there's a sense that honest human emotion bores Fleder, but he gets points for packing the trial with fine character actors, all of them adept at wringing humor and poignancy from cliche.
In spite of its cheesy plot twists, thoroughly second-rate direction, and criminally wasted ensemble, Runaway Jury adds up to a nice little gotcha! courtroom melodrama.
Fleder's direction confirms the impression left by his previous films, Don't Say a Word and Kiss the Girls among them, that he's a hack.
A taut, escapist legal thriller.
Audience Reviews for Runaway Jury
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. You're constantly engaged as this tale takes different twists and turns to keep you guessing. Highly recommend.
Super Reviewer
Thrilling dramatic thriller, Runaway Jury is a worthwhile film to watch that boasts a great cast of talented actors and a well constructed story. I thought that this was a very entertaining film, one that was gripping from start to finish, and always kept you on the edge of your seat. The mix of thrills, mixed with the courtroom aspect of the story goes well hand in hand, and it makes for an even more compelling picture. Runaway Jury is not perfect, but for the most part, it's a well crafted dramatic thriller that is elevated by its cast, which makes you forget the film's shortcomings. Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman give the film's strongest performances, especially Hackman who is intense in his role, and he really nails the character he portrays. Overall, the film is well done, entertaining, and tells an engaging story that is sure to appeal to viewers that enjoy a good courtroom drama. Although it doesn't break ground in this genre of film, Runaway Jury is yet another perfect example of a well executed drama that has a story set in a courtroom. At times the film could have been refined, but overall, I was very much entertained, especially, like I said before, the performances here are magnetic, and make up for the weaker aspects of the movie. I've only seen one film by director Gary Fleder before this one, and here he delivers a terrific drama that manages to really be entertaining enough despite its flaws, and it's one of those cases where the performances save the film from being a total bore, as the story itself is nothing too elaborate. Runaway Jury has its weak parts, but it's a worthy viewing, and it's a bit underrated as well, it may not be the best courtroom drama, but it's not the worst either.
Super Reviewer
A decent courtroom thriller based on John Grisham's 1996 novel. Sure the premise stretches plausibility but the overqualified cast (John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman) do a fantastic job giving the proceedings depth and intrigue. Nothing too life changing but enjoyable on a rainy day.
Super Reviewer
Runaway Jury Quotes
| Marlee: | (last lines) I wanna go home. |
| Marlee: | I wanna go home. |
| Nick Easter: | (last lines) Let's... let's go home. |
| Nick Easter: | Let's... let's go home. |
| Rankin Fitch: | Trials are too important to be left up to juries. |
| Rankin Fitch: | Everybody loses, just not me. |
| Rankin Fitch: | What do you hope to achieve if you win? You gonna bring Jacob Wood back to life? No. You just ensure that his wife goes to the cemetery in a better car, and that the heel that she snaps on the way to the graveside belongs to a $1,200 shoe. You get your name in the paper. But Jacob Wood and all the other gun violence victims remain rotting in their crypts. |
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