Three Lawyer Dramas

The Client

Another talented young actor cut down in his prime, Brad Renfro, held the screen against Susan Sarandon. Though Sarandon counts as the lead, the movie isn't called "the lawyer." Renfro passed away a few months ago.

A smart kid gets himself into deep trouble and needs a lawyer to look out for his interests. He comes up with a flawed yet amazing choice in Regina "Reggie" Love. They're both in over their heads and caught in the middle of a battle between the mafia and the prosecutors seeking their conviction.

Perhaps the book is better. John Grisham does love his tales of the law.

Look in Powers for the DVD, lots of VHS copies around the system. Try Myrtle Point, Powers, Coquille, Coos Bay and Bandon.

IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109446/

The Chamber

Chris O'Donnell and Gene Hackman share nothing in common here. I just take it on faith that they're related. This seems like a long convoluted Perry Mason episode. That is a good thing I love Perry. A man investigates ways to save his grandfather from the death penalty and uncovers the "real" killer.

Lots of racism and terrorism from our decades old past shows up as a stain on our collective souls. I wonder if we could ever make it right by putting the perpetrators to death.

Library: Bandon for the DVD. VHS copies are in: Coos Bay, Bandon and Lakeside

IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115862/

A civil Action

I don't think I'll ever forget Robert Duvall's portrayal in this film. He works deep in the bowels of a conglomerate who pollutes the river of a rural community. His performance alone is worth a viewing. John Travolta tries in vane to hold them accountable.

Bandon has the DVD, look in Dora, Coquille and North Bend for the VHS.

IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120633/
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