Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Movie
2017
2h 2m
Runtime
PG-13
MPAA Rating
English
Original Language
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Genres
92
/
100
MovieNerd Score
Overview
Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
Filmmaking
90
Overall
90
Screenplay
90
Acting
90
Cinematography
90
Production
90
Directing
90
Concept
99
Story
90
Dialogue
90
Characters
90
Pacing
90
Musical Score
Attributes
95
Entertaining
95
Uniqueness
95
How Much I Like It
90
Twists
90
Artistry
90
Fun
95
Cliche
90
Cheesy
90
Broad Appeal
90
Cerebral
90
Emotional
90
Discussion Worthy
Genres
-
Action
-
Comedy
90
Drama
90
Suspense
-
Mystery
-
Thriller
-
Horror
-
Adventure
-
Romance
-
Science Fiction
-
Fantasy
-
Animation
Maturity
90
Family Friendly
95
Positive Message
90
Thematically Mature
90
Intense
85
Sexuality
80
Nudity
80
Violence
80
Gore
80
Crude
80
Profanity
80
Scary
80
Substance Use
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