The Client

John Grisham may be a good writer (personally, I've never read one of his books), but his movies, from what I've seen, are so-so at best. The Client is no exception. Throughout the entire movie there really is no one to... Full review

'The Client' is perhaps one of the many films that won't be enjoyed as much after one has read the book. I, having not read John Grisham's novel, quite enjoyed it. Sure the movie has its flaws in the form... Full review

i saw this movie just recently i know its been out for awhile but this was a good one. the way those characters acted was great. the boy did a great job at such a big role. and of course tommy... Full review

Susan Sarandon, an otherwise overrated actress gives a good performance. Much like "Falling Down", the performances save the film from Schumacher. Sarandon was Oscar nominated for this, the first, and problably last, time a Schumacher film was Oscar nominated for acting.... Full review

I had a really good time watching this good Grisham's thriller; there are a few thing that putted together make of this movie a good one!: (1) A good script; with Grisham sign on it, is captivating, tense and thrilling. (2)... Full review

A spoiled kid with a bad mouth, a feminist lawyer played by Susan Sarandon and a Bible- quoting "bad" lawman - wow, this Liberal heaven! Man, this is a real potpourri of left wing preaching and propaganda. The anti-Christianity in... Full review

Mark Sway (Brad Renfro) and his little brother are witnesses to the suicide of a mob lawyer. After his brother falls into a coma and he becomes the target of the mob and the federal prosecutor (Tommy Lee Jones) he is... Full review

Academy award winners are here. Sarandan and Jones are in a great mystery. A wonderful film. A great suspense-filled mystery. A nail-biting experience is in hand.I like this.... Full review

This movie sucks. It's not at all like the original story. It is yet another glossed over piece of crap that Hollywood puts out. Maybe Edison would have done better.... Full review

If you are into dramas, you have to see this movie. If you liked "The Fugitive", you'll love this movie. Tommy Lee Jones adds a special taste to the movie. And the ending warms your heart.... Full review

But the film is still immensly enjoyable. The good news: the film met my expectations and is a great (though not perfect) adaptation of the book. ... Full Review

The police have stated that they do no suspect foul play, which is leading to speculation that Renfros death may have been due to a drug overdose. In 2000 Renfro and a friend were in Fort Lauderdale, Florida when they were caught and charged with attempting to steal a yacht. ... Full Review

In 1998, Renfro was charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana, but avoided jail time thanks to a plea deal. Because the later charges violated the terms of his probation, Renfro was ordered into an alcohol rehab center. ... Full Review

It is not really believable, but it is an entertaining thriller nonetheless. Sarandon, Jones and Renfro along with some good supporting actors make the story more believable than it should be with their excellent performances. ... Full Review

The Client" is a very diverting thriller, at least as enjoyable as "The Firm" (the other Grisham-based movie). Client" is also full of amusing moments, particularly from Ossie Davis as the imperious, twinkly-eyed judge who confounds Jones in a preliminary hearing; and the psychotically endearing Will Patton as a Tennessee cop determined to milk information out of Renfro. ... Full Review

There's not much you can say about the 80th Annual Academy Awards show--in the spirit of "If you can't something nice..."Therefore, it bears repeating to add insult to injury. ... Full Article

Actor Brad Renfro , best known for his role as a young defendant in the movie adaptation of John Grisham's "The Client", has been found dead in his Los Angeles home. ... Full Article

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon is the latest in a long line of celebrities to be appointed a Special Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef). ... Full Article

Picking at sores like a tabloid TV show, "The Client" is more an exercise in sensationalism than suspense. The plot involves a boy (Brad Renfro) whose accidental encounter with a mob lawyer puts him in danger--in danger of being forced... ... Full Article

From Amazon : Settle in. Take a deep breath. Hold tight. The best screen version yet of a novel by John Grisham (The Firm, The Pelican Brief) delivers all-out, moment-by-moment suspense! ... Full Article