The Judge

2014 • 141 minutes

À propos de ce film

Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes movies) stars as a successful attorney who returns to his childhood home for his mother's funeral, only to discover that his estranged father (Oscar® winner Robert Duvall) is suspected of murder. Arrogant and conceited, Hank (Downey Jr.) has no choice but to put his life on hold to deal with his stern, newly widowed father -- the town's judge, who's not only dying of cancer but also accused of deliberately running someone down. Now determined to find the truth, the big city lawyer must reconnect with the family he left behind years ago. Also starring an acclaimed ensemble cast including Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade), Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) and more.

Notes et avis

This is a movie you need to watch multiple times. I considered it mediocre on first viewing, but 3 years later I came back to it and I promise, it will grow on you. Duvall, Downey Jr., Farmiga, and the rest of the cast are on top of their game. The plot is intriguing, and the soundtrack is beautiful. It does an excellent job of portraying family tensions in a relatable fashion. Not a perfect movie by any means, but it has potential to be a semi-classic in coming years.

You always know when a movie can't hold it's weight when they put in the cheap sex stuff. Totally loses it's appeal. Hollywood folks need to just quit there jobs.

This was a movie that I really enjoyed watching. The acting was great and seemed to share a message to love your family members while they're here, even if they're difficult to get along with.