"The Pelican Brief" is a relatively bloodless thriller, most of the violence is effectively conveyed off the screen. The heroine Roberts vividly interprets Debbie's initial confusion, followed by wit and firm determination. The supporting actors are equally meticulous, and there are good performances everywhere. Director Alan Jay Pakula put Grisham's book on the screen and once again returned to the theme of high-level conspiracy. To be fair, Pakura’s movies are very beautiful. It has all the visual characteristics of movies popular at major festivals. The breathtaking panoramic photography technique shows the scenery of New Orleans and the District of Columbia to the fullest. Photographer Stephen Goldblatt uses dark and rosy colors to focus on the claustrophobic power corridors inside Washington, which vividly shows the sense of imminent threat. Unfortunately, the film gives the audience a sense of deja vu and lacks novelty. Undoubtedly, the film may eventually break some holiday box office records, but unfortunately, this is more a reflection of the attitude of the audience, not the movie of this quality itself .
The Pelican Brief evaluation action
2021-12-09 08:01
Extended Reading
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Clotilde 2021-12-09 08:01:27
The story is a bit long, but the plot is still tight. Except that two people were able to escape the assassin's resistance and escape from their births, there were no shortcomings. Julia Roberts played well, maybe the image has changed a little bit, and Washington played a little bit worse, but he feels full of security. Such a depressing and difficult conspiracy that is almost impossible to resist is actually being staged in every history and every country. I only hope that the news is unreliable..
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Elwyn 2021-12-09 08:01:27
Very compact, very realistic, and directed at the President of the United States. Hollywood of that era was really good movies!
The Pelican Brief quotes
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Gray Grantham: How'd you find me?
Darby Shaw: I called the paper and asked for your address.
Gray Grantham: And?
Darby Shaw: I told them I was your sister Mary in from out of town and couldn't find you.
Gray Grantham: [looks surprised] How'd you know I had a sister Mary?
Darby Shaw: You're not the only one who does research.
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Parklane Administrator: [Gray is watching Darby on the stairs as he walks in] Mr. Grantham?
Gray Grantham: [Quickly looks down] Great architecture.