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Jan 8, 1999 · Beatrice and Grace are real companies, and "A Civil Action" is based on Jonathan Harr's nonfiction best seller, which won the National Book Award. But the movie takes fictional liberties, which have been much discussed in the financial press.
The case -- which appears straight forward -- instead evolves into a labyrinthine lawsuit of vast dimensions, in the intelligent, fast-paced drama, "A Civil Action." Director Steven Zaillian
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Based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Harr, 'A Civil Action', directed neatly by Steven Zaillian, is A Gripping Film, that brings a true-story on celluloid, efficiently. The Writing, at most places, is sharp, and the performances by Travolta and Duvall, are hugely effective.
More complex, subtle, perplexing and memorable than the usual courtroom theatrics. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Oct 15, 2002. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most...
On Rotten Tomatoes, A Civil Action has an approval rating of 63% based on reviews from 72 critics. The site's consensus called the film "Intelligent and unconventional." [4] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 68 out of 100, based on reviews from 26 critics. [5] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade B on scale of A to F. [6]
Jan 8, 1999 · With John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy. At the risk of bankrupting his firm and career, lawyer Jan Schlichtman takes on a case involving two companies responsible for causing children to be diagnosed with leukemia due to the town's contaminated water supply.
Dec 25, 1998 · 1 h 55 m. Summary A tenacious young lawyer (Travolta) is confronted with the case of a lifetime in this unbelievable real-life story. Biography. Drama. Directed By: Steven Zaillian. Written By: Jonathan Harr, Steven Zaillian. A Civil Action. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews. 68. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating.
Jan 8, 1999 · A Civil Action Review. A group of parents, whose children have died via pollution, enlist Jan Schlichtmann, a hot-shot lawyer to fight their case against two huge corporations. But...
A Civil Action. 68. Metascore. 26 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. 90. Newsweek David Ansen. Zaillian's meaty movie, at once bleak and hopeful, speaks volumes about the maddening distance between justice and the justice system. 90. New Times (L.A.) Bill Gallo.
Dec 16, 1998 · By Emanuel Levy. Based on a true story, “A Civil Action,” Steven Zaillian’s follow-up to his underestimated “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” is a solid and intelligent legal thriller that may be...
