The Bone Collector
1999
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Dec 17, 1993 · While "The Firm" was a muscular thriller with action sequences, "The Pelican Brief" takes place more quietly, in corners, shadows and secret hotel rooms. True, it has a few bomb explosions and chases, but by Grisham standards it's claustrophobic.
55% Tomatometer 55 Reviews 61% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Taut thriller about a young law student whose legal brief about the assassination of two Supreme Court justices causes her to be ...
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Tense Grisham-based thriller is well cast but talky. Read Common Sense Media's The Pelican Brief review, age rating, and parents guide.
The Pelican Brief Reviews. The two leads are fine, but the real coup is the depth of talent in the supporting cast - Sam Shepard and John Heard are among those delivering killer cameos, but...
The Pelican Brief is a good political thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, even the few action scenes are amazing. The only disadvantage is the usage of many names and short explainnation on some points.
Dec 17, 1993 · The Pelican Brief: Directed by Alan J. Pakula. With Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard. A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.
Dec 13, 1993 · Reviews. Dec 12, 1993 11:00pm PT. The Pelican Brief. The title is certainly a misnomer. This crackling thriller will have a long, prosperous box office flight and promises to give the first John...
Dec 17, 1993 · A New Orleans law student finds herself embroiled in a terrifying web of intrigue extending to the highest levels of government after she writes a speculative legal brief exposing the activities of a powerful oil magnate.
The Pelican Brief is a 1993 American legal thriller film based on the 1992 novel by John Grisham. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the film stars Julia Roberts in the role of young law student Darby Shaw and Denzel Washington as Washington Herald reporter Gray Grantham.
Showing 15 Critic Reviews. 100. Variety. Tilling some of the same conspiracy turf he explored in "All the President's Men," Pakula has improved on Grisham's book by excising much of the detritus, crafting a taut, intelligent thriller that succeeds on almost every level. Read More. By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW. 75. Chicago Sun-Times.
