1 Line Review: Gripping Drama, the Iron Man and the Judge will keep you hooked!
You should watch it for these two superstars – Robert Downey, Jr. (Hank) and Robert Duvall (Judge). At the ages of nearing 50 and 83 respectively, they are like the mecca of acting. The work is so flawless that never ever you will know that are actually acting!
Hank is Judge’s 2nd son and lives separately, visits his dad and his 2 brothers when his mom dies. On the same night Judge is accused of a murder, that too of a convict whom he has sentenced jail 20 years back. Hank is a very successful lawyer and after his dad tries out a new boy to be his lawyer for the case, Hank takes up the case.
The movie is funny (hilarious at times), romantic, dramatic and has a lot of elements of suspense. Along with some fantastic performance by supporting actors, both the Roberts will keep you glued to the plot. Most of the 2nd half is full of courtroom drama and as it unfolds every scene gets very exciting. Disclosure: I love courtroom dramas. ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ is a good one (not for the faint hearted though).
How Hank’s romantic side unfolds is hilarious but tragic at the same time. Hank’s relationship with his dad has gone through enough ups and down, the aggressive discussion between the dad and the son in the middle of the movie is very moving and touching, again fine actors at their best!
Movie duration being 2 hours and 20 mins, is slightly long but will never bore you. I highly recommend you watch this one.