Lawyers. The ideal setting for a story of good versus evil.

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2012)

Lawyers. The ideal setting for a story of good versus evil. And Pacino is the perfect man to play Milton, the head of the powerhouse law firm who seems to know everyone who is anyone. Keanu Reeves, one hell of an actor who apparently doesn't listen to advice when it comes to picking roles (The Day The Earth Stood Still remake, Johnny Mnemonic, etc.), found the right role with Pacino. The two of them go hand in hand like ham and eggs. For the toast and orange juice, add Charlize Theron and Tamara Tunie, and don't forget the strawberry jam, Jeffrey Jones as Eddie Barzoon. This cast is perfect, and the story moves quickly to keep you caught up in the action. Pacino, master of the soliloquy, is magnificent, and seems to enable the rest to bring their performances up to his level. Nudity, violence, sex, and language all make this a pass for the kids, but the grown ups ought to enjoy it. Collectible for the Pacino lovers, not so much for the rest.