Runaway Jury (Widescreen Edition)

           Based on the bestseller by John Grisham, Runaway Jury is a slick thriller that's exciting enough to overcome the gaps in its plot. The ultimate target has been changed: Grisham's legal assault on the tobacco industry was switched to the hot-button issue of gun control (no doubt to avoid comparison to The Insider) in a riveting exposￃﾩ of jury-tampering. Gene Hackman plays the ultra-cynical, utterly unscrupulous pawn of the gun-makers, using an expert staff and advanced electronics to hand-pick a New Orleans jury that will return a favorable verdict; Dustin Hoffman (making his first screen appearance with real-life former roommate Hackman) defends the grieving widow of a gun-shooting victim with idealistic zeal, while maverick juror John Cusack and accomplice Rachel Weisz play both ends against the middle in a personal quest to hold gun-makers accountable. It's riveting stuff, even when it's obvious that Grisham and director Gary Fleder have glossed over any details that would unravel the plot's intricate design.

Comment:
    I've never read the book and I understand people not being happy if the movie is different than the book but you can't deny the great acting which is what makes this movie so great. I am really surprised this movie is not more popular than what it is. This is one of my favorite movies. The acting is real and the movie is intense. The movie makes what would seem like such a unbelievable story seem very possible. This is certainly one of the most edge of your seat trial movies made. If you're a fan of terrific acting, this movie is for you. When the movie was over, it left me wanting more. I wanted to see another showdown trial between Hoffman & Hackman, these guys define the role of acting! A very good buy ! The DVD is in like new condition. Shipment was fast. Total cost was less than renting a movie. What more could you ask for?!While a long way from what the book was about. Cusack, Hackman, Hoffman and Rachel Weisz all play masterful roles in this twister of a plot. Very good movie that I will watch over and over. David beats the Gun Lobby boys at thier own game. This is a classic David vs Goliath story. With Cusack and Weisz battling Hackman with guile and guts.