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Anya 2021-11-15 08:01:27

The story tells that in the southern United States where racial discrimination was severe in the last century, a white lawyer successfully defended the innocence of a black man who avenged his daughter. The genre traces of the movie are too heavy, and it completely gives people the feeling of piled up section by section. Even in order to complete the typification, it also destroyed the characterization. During the trial, the prosecutors persecuted the blacks, which directly collapsed the mature and calm personality of the blacks. Movies with such realistic themes are not suitable for such deliberate pursuit of categorization. The characterization of the whole article is very general and not realistic enough. For example, for black people, killing people before the trial must mean that they must die, not worrying about their innocence. There is no need to portray this ordinary working-class black person so calmly, and even finally discuss the race issue through his lines. In fact, it is enough to make him an angry black father. The protagonist's lawyer did not do very well, and the motivation given was not fastened. Other supporting roles are also flattened and shaped for the sake of shaping. If you work harder, it will definitely be better. For example, to strengthen the prosecutor's personal views on the case, not simply for the cause.

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  • Monica 2022-03-25 09:01:07

    Three and a half. It's a pretty good trial film, suitable for two and a half hours. Although the plot is inevitably bloody and the characters are inevitably one extreme, it raises a question worth pondering: what is equality, and how to strive for equality when prejudice cannot be eliminated . Although not discussed too deeply, it is still worth a look. Joe Schumacher is very good at making commercial films, he can always attract people to watch and tell something, but he still lacks in depth.

  • Guillermo 2022-03-21 09:01:42

    gosh... love that closing statement

A Time to Kill quotes

  • Tim Nunley: Sure am sorry about your brother, Freddie. Ol' Willard too... good boys both.

    Freddie Lee Cobb: Ten years ago, that n*gger'd be hanging by the end of a rope with his balls in his mouth. Now you tell me what's wrong with this country.

    Winston: Klan would know what to do.

    Freddie Lee Cobb: My granddaddy, he was Klan.

    Tim Nunley: Ain't been no Klan around here for years.

    Winston: Ah they's still some boys around.

    Tim Nunley: What you mean them skinheads that want to blow up the government?

    Winston: No sir, good god-fearing Klan... I got a friend, used to be active, could give him a call.

    Freddie Lee Cobb: You do that Winston. You tell them boys we need some Klan down here in Canton. And I mean right quick.

  • Jake Tyler Brigance: Your Honor, we would request a recess until-

    [Roark walks in and goes to Brigance]

    Jake Tyler Brigance: No, we will not need a recess, Your Honor, but just a few moments.

    Judge Omar Noose: Mr. Brigance, when you and Lois Lane are ready...