Thursday, February 7, 2008

The movie of the day: Class Action. Not many movies have an excellent cast across the bord - this one has. Its not just the lead actors Gene Hackman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, who excel as father and his estranged daughter representing opposing parties' counsel in court, its also the supporting roles such as the wife and mother of the two lawyers (Joanna Merlin), but also the bartender at their favorite hangout and the associates (e.g. Laurence Fishburne) and other members of their law firms who pulled us into their fascinating story, dialogs and emotions. Nothing is 'out-of-date' in this 1991 movie about family conflict, professional ethics, suppressed emotions and outbursts of passion. This movie is smart, entertaining, and made us smile and cry. What a treat. Highly recommended (Score: 9/10).

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