This movie produced by Jonathan Demme did not resemble the other movies we watched of his. This movie was more of a drama than an action/suspense. I fould this movie about a court case filled with prevalent social issues to be quite boring. By no means was it a poorly directed film, the plot was just boring. Who wants to see a movie about a boring trial when you could see a movie with a blood and flesh eating maniac?
Besides this movie having an uninteresting plot, it was way too long. I found myself praying to the lord that it would end at least five times. When Andrew collapsed during trial, I didn't find myself shedding a tear, I was rejoicing because I thought the movie could possibly be coming to an end. Was I ever wrong...
Aside from bashing the movie, I was able to pick out similarities to Demme's other movies in the directing style. The use of angles to show authority reminded me of Demme's wonderful film Silence of the Lambs. Denzel Washington was always given a low angle to match his authoritative personality. When Andrew collapsed, a high algle was shot to show the pain and panic he experienced. This made him appear as the underdog in the story, uncapable of winning. He used great camera techniques to add style and interest, but in the end, I don't care because the story wasn't the most exciting.
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