The movie surprises in more than one way, not in the last place because of the pretty much brilliant performances of both actors. ![]() The story-line might be a little thin and fragile, the outcome is worth it. You feel drawn to him in almost the same way you feel drawn to Hopkins, even though Willy is in a dark place for most of the film and is hardly in control. Scenes with Gosling are entertaining to watch. Plus, he portrays such a strong character here that I can't help but praise Gosling for holding his own in a very strong manner. He is what draws people to theatres and he is one of the most brilliant actors of all times. Another reason to praise Gosling for the way he portrayed Willy Beachum. The way he is in charge of Willy for (almost!) the entire film is just enjoyable to watch, making the end of the film even more enjoyable when the story comes out and the roles change. This man plays roles like these so well! He just keeps you glued to the screen. Also, the fact that Ted Crawford (Hopkins) is in complete control over everything and everyone in this film astonishes me. ![]() I mean, I love romance in films, but this movie shouldn't be about that and it's not. It doesn't take Willy Beachum's (Ryan Gosling) eyes off the price and even when it falls apart, he doesn't appear to care much (it's all about getting Crawford behind bars) or to feel a need to make it right. Gosling finds romance in this movie with Rosamund Pike's character, but it doesn't evolve into another story-line. There's always some sub story-line involving romance. In many other films like these there's always that the policemen/attorneys (in this case Gosling) fall in love and then mess it up/ruin their marriage because the case is tearing them apart, you know the drill. What I like about this film is that it totally focuses on the Hopkins/Gosling story-line. Together in a scene, these two are awesome. ![]() Naturally, Anthony Hopkins can do now wrong and 'newbie' Ryan Gosling does really well. Prove it.' Ultimately, the film is smart and witty and keeps you intrigued the entire time as you try find a way to do what the tagline asks you to. They trade courtroom dramatics, then find themselves competing in more profound realms involving morality, life, and death.The tagline of this film sounds interesting, but also shows the movie's thin plot. Willy's proper focus is the same as the film's: his relationship with Ted. She's pretty and well-appointed, but Willy soon finds himself more drawn to her father - a wise, moral-minded judge ( Bob Gunton) - than he is to her. ![]() To this end, he falls for Nikki (Rosamund Pike), the woman who will be his boss at the swanky firm she promises him a "trial by fire" in his first case and invites him into her bed to boot. Willy's boss, Joe ( David Strathairn), suggests that the young lawyer's impressive 97% conviction rate has something to do with how good he is at this particular job (putting criminals away, rather than getting them off), but Willy believes he deserves to move up. It's easy to see that he knows exactly what he's doing, but because Willy is distracted, he doesn't take the case as "seriously" as he should. Wealthy, brilliant, and meticulous Ted Crawford, a structural engineer in Los Angeles, shoots his wife Jennifer and entraps her lover, Lieutenant Robert 'Rob' Nunally. Willy and Ted face off for the first time during a hearing at which Ted announces that he'll defend himself. Summaries An attorney intending on climbing the career ladder toward success finds an unlikely opponent in a manipulative criminal he is trying to prosecute. The fact that the adulterous couple don't tell each other their real names leads to increasing trouble for Rob - and for Willy, who's charged with putting Ted in prison. Willy's nemesis is Ted ( Anthony Hopkins), who shoots his lovely younger wife, Jennifer ( Embeth Davidtz), angry that she's been sleeping with a detective, Rob (Billy Burke). firm, superstar deputy district attorney Willy ( Ryan Gosling) has one teeny case to finish first – a case that will teach him the usual lessons about justice, power, and arrogant villainy.
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