Pacino is the Most Laughable Satan.

Rating: 3/10 (19 December 2015)

Devil's Advocate (1997): Dir: Taylor Hackford / Cast: Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Connie Nielsen: Graphic showcase regarding deceit starring Keanu Reeves playing a successful lawyer called to New York to continue his practice. Al Pacino is Satan in human form manipulating Reeves. Strange things occur especially when his wife claims to see demons. Timeline works against it improbably when a short recess occurs. Director Taylor Hackford handles surprise elements and backed with stunning visual effects but this is not even close to the affect achieved with Dolores Claiborne. Pacino is a terrific actor but as Satan he reels in a laughable performance. Reeves labors under cardboard material. Charlize Theron as Reeves's wife freaks out a lot but that could be the thought of starring in this film. Jeffrey Jones has a nasty jogging experience. Connie Nielsen also makes a wasted appearance in this hopeless demonic mess. Similar to Rosemary's Baby in structure but no where near as effective or believable. The one element that does work is its attitude towards Satan and how he deceives otherwise this is plainly just a graphic showcase. It does contain one effective well placed line where Reeves says to Satan, "In the Bible we lose." No more honest words than that. Unfortunately this film misfires on horror and becomes one big burnout. Score: 3 / 10