Satan passed the Bar, did he go to Harvard or Yale?

Rating: 9/10 (27 January 2003)

Satan has been portrayed as many things in cinema, but who would think of Satan heading a top New York law firm?
This film adaptation of the book does, and it's very entertaining. It shows the slow seduction of a talented, young, small town lawyer who never lost a case being sent to New York to help a 'big' law firm win their cases. He gets involved in the money, the power and everything ole Satan can throw infront of him and his marriage as a carrot. Reeves plays the title character Kevin Lomax well, and Al Pacino is 'divine' as the head of this law firm who really is 'you-know-who'. Charlize Theron is as cute as a button for in this roll she needs to be, and she delivers on the tough acting side as well. This film contains very adult subject matter, it delivers fine acting performances from all the other actors and actresses as we the audience wonder why is Satan interested in this lawyer, specifically. I recommend viewing this film uncut before the seeing the watered down tv and regular cable versions.