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Just sit down and think about this for a few moments. Your 10-year old daughter has just been raped and severely beaten leaving her in a distressing state. The two brutal rapists who attacked her have been detained, but are likely to be set free. You are a construction worker who has access to an M-16. What do you do? Sit around and pray that the iniquitous American courts do the right thing, or take the law into your own hands?
These are the issues that A Time To Kill follows during some of the finest moments to be seen in Hollywood history to this date.
A Time To Kill shows us the race issues that take place in everyday life and turn them into something that is powerful, memorable and sadistic. The Klu Klux Klan has an important role trying to show these feelings on moral issues and thoughts towards race. There are times when we are preached and are clearly touched on important social issues, done with the little help of the court case scene speeches and use of every characters beliefs on society.
It’s actually worth mentioning that for a Hollywood production it was something that was a breathe of fresh air from the rest it has to offer. Rather then the normal spectacular eye-popping special effects, we are presented with a production that is trying to tell us something and concentrating on an intriguing plot.
The basic storyline consists of Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson) discovering that his 10-year old daughter has been the victim of two white racist rednecks brutal attacks. Beaten until she was unable to walk and raped until she bleeds was a thought too much for any father, so Carl Lee guns down the pair responsible for this atrocity in front of dozens of witnesses in the Canton Mississippi courthouse.
In the process, he also critically injures a local deputy before being arrested for the double murder, and faces trial. For his legal representative, he chooses a local white lawyer and infamous Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey). With a side that includes a dodgy divorce specialist, Harry Vonner (Oliver Platt), vigorous associate, Ellen Roarke (Sandra Bullock), and his old teacher, Lucien Wilbanks (Donald Sutherland), Jake goes up against the challenge of his life, the local DA (Kevin Spacey). A fight not only taking place inside of the court but a personal challenge of determination and dexterity.
At the risk of risk of his reputation, everything he owns and loves he takes on the case to defend a man who was pushed towards murder. As soon as the Klu Klux Klan become involved, Jake discovers that his own life, and the lives of everyone close to him, is in danger.
Thankfully, the dramatic effects of Hollywood were brushed off in this film and that was mainly due to Grisham having such an important role and as a result all of the normal twists and surprises in court dramas were kept to a minimum and we don’t find those last minute witnesses and surprising secrets appearing at crucial moments.
The script was put together beautifully and it really kept the tension thorough throughout. The most persuasive question raised by the film is whether Carl Lee, as a black man, can get a fair trial from a white judge and jury. The film though leaves most questions unanswered so that the audience can decide the true answer for themselves rather then making up their minds for them.
A Time to Kill attracted a top-notch cast with star power and ability to match. Sandra Bullock, as appealing as ever, gets recognised for her talent, but the real lead is Matthew McConaughey, who shows his potency and natural talent along with Samuel L. Jackson who is as per usual excellent stars as Carl Lee.
"If you were on the jury Jake, what would it take to convince you to set me free? That's how you save my ass. That's how you save both of us."
Carl Lee Hailey
These are the issues that A Time To Kill follows during some of the finest moments to be seen in Hollywood history to this date.
A Time To Kill shows us the race issues that take place in everyday life and turn them into something that is powerful, memorable and sadistic. The Klu Klux Klan has an important role trying to show these feelings on moral issues and thoughts towards race. There are times when we are preached and are clearly touched on important social issues, done with the little help of the court case scene speeches and use of every characters beliefs on society.
It’s actually worth mentioning that for a Hollywood production it was something that was a breathe of fresh air from the rest it has to offer. Rather then the normal spectacular eye-popping special effects, we are presented with a production that is trying to tell us something and concentrating on an intriguing plot.
The basic storyline consists of Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson) discovering that his 10-year old daughter has been the victim of two white racist rednecks brutal attacks. Beaten until she was unable to walk and raped until she bleeds was a thought too much for any father, so Carl Lee guns down the pair responsible for this atrocity in front of dozens of witnesses in the Canton Mississippi courthouse.
In the process, he also critically injures a local deputy before being arrested for the double murder, and faces trial. For his legal representative, he chooses a local white lawyer and infamous Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey). With a side that includes a dodgy divorce specialist, Harry Vonner (Oliver Platt), vigorous associate, Ellen Roarke (Sandra Bullock), and his old teacher, Lucien Wilbanks (Donald Sutherland), Jake goes up against the challenge of his life, the local DA (Kevin Spacey). A fight not only taking place inside of the court but a personal challenge of determination and dexterity.
At the risk of risk of his reputation, everything he owns and loves he takes on the case to defend a man who was pushed towards murder. As soon as the Klu Klux Klan become involved, Jake discovers that his own life, and the lives of everyone close to him, is in danger.
Thankfully, the dramatic effects of Hollywood were brushed off in this film and that was mainly due to Grisham having such an important role and as a result all of the normal twists and surprises in court dramas were kept to a minimum and we don’t find those last minute witnesses and surprising secrets appearing at crucial moments.
The script was put together beautifully and it really kept the tension thorough throughout. The most persuasive question raised by the film is whether Carl Lee, as a black man, can get a fair trial from a white judge and jury. The film though leaves most questions unanswered so that the audience can decide the true answer for themselves rather then making up their minds for them.
A Time to Kill attracted a top-notch cast with star power and ability to match. Sandra Bullock, as appealing as ever, gets recognised for her talent, but the real lead is Matthew McConaughey, who shows his potency and natural talent along with Samuel L. Jackson who is as per usual excellent stars as Carl Lee.
"If you were on the jury Jake, what would it take to convince you to set me free? That's how you save my ass. That's how you save both of us."
Carl Lee Hailey
Nice post. I love the film. I think it's great.
But I don't like Matthew McConoughy is very good in it. I've never liked him and didn't like him in a Time to Kill either.
I was disappointed with Spacey as well come to think of it. He wasn't bad, just not as good as he usually is. I thought Jackson was excellent though.
"Yes they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell!!!"
But I don't like Matthew McConoughy is very good in it. I've never liked him and didn't like him in a Time to Kill either.
I was disappointed with Spacey as well come to think of it. He wasn't bad, just not as good as he usually is. I thought Jackson was excellent though.
"Yes they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell!!!"
The book, as always is better.
Just sit down and think about this for a few moments. Your 10-year old daughter has just been raped and severely beaten leaving her in a distressing state. The two brutal rapists who attacked her have been detained, but are likely to be set free. You are a construction worker who has access to an M-16. What do you do? Sit around and pray that the iniquitous American courts do the right thing, or take the law into your own hands?
These are the issues that A Time To Kill follows during some of the finest moments to be seen in Hollywood history to this date.
A Time To Kill shows us the race issues that take place in everyday life and turn them into something that is powerful, memorable and sadistic. The Klu Klux Klan has an important role trying to show these feelings on moral issues and thoughts towards race. There are times when we are preached and are clearly touched on important social issues, done with the little help of the court case scene speeches and use of every characters beliefs on society.
It’s actually worth mentioning that for a Hollywood production it was something that was a breathe of fresh air from the rest it has to offer. Rather then the normal spectacular eye-popping special effects, we are presented with a production that is trying to tell us something and concentrating on an intriguing plot.
The basic storyline consists of Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson) discovering that his 10-year old daughter has been the victim of two white racist rednecks brutal attacks. Beaten until she was unable to walk and raped until she bleeds was a thought too much for any father, so Carl Lee guns down the pair responsible for this atrocity in front of dozens of witnesses in the Canton Mississippi courthouse.
In the process, he also critically injures a local deputy before being arrested for the double murder, and faces trial. For his legal representative, he chooses a local white lawyer and infamous Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey). With a side that includes a dodgy divorce specialist, Harry Vonner (Oliver Platt), vigorous associate, Ellen Roarke (Sandra Bullock), and his old teacher, Lucien Wilbanks (Donald Sutherland), Jake goes up against the challenge of his life, the local DA (Kevin Spacey). A fight not only taking place inside of the court but a personal challenge of determination and dexterity.
At the risk of risk of his reputation, everything he owns and loves he takes on the case to defend a man who was pushed towards murder. As soon as the Klu Klux Klan become involved, Jake discovers that his own life, and the lives of everyone close to him, is in danger.
Thankfully, the dramatic effects of Hollywood were brushed off in this film and that was mainly due to Grisham having such an important role and as a result all of the normal twists and surprises in court dramas were kept to a minimum and we don’t find those last minute witnesses and surprising secrets appearing at crucial moments.
The script was put together beautifully and it really kept the tension thorough throughout. The most persuasive question raised by the film is whether Carl Lee, as a black man, can get a fair trial from a white judge and jury. The film though leaves most questions unanswered so that the audience can decide the true answer for themselves rather then making up their minds for them.
A Time to Kill attracted a top-notch cast with star power and ability to match. Sandra Bullock, as appealing as ever, gets recognised for her talent, but the real lead is Matthew McConaughey, who shows his potency and natural talent along with Samuel L. Jackson who is as per usual excellent stars as Carl Lee.
"If you were on the jury Jake, what would it take to convince you to set me free? That's how you save my ass. That's how you save both of us."
Carl Lee Hailey
These are the issues that A Time To Kill follows during some of the finest moments to be seen in Hollywood history to this date.
A Time To Kill shows us the race issues that take place in everyday life and turn them into something that is powerful, memorable and sadistic. The Klu Klux Klan has an important role trying to show these feelings on moral issues and thoughts towards race. There are times when we are preached and are clearly touched on important social issues, done with the little help of the court case scene speeches and use of every characters beliefs on society.
It’s actually worth mentioning that for a Hollywood production it was something that was a breathe of fresh air from the rest it has to offer. Rather then the normal spectacular eye-popping special effects, we are presented with a production that is trying to tell us something and concentrating on an intriguing plot.
The basic storyline consists of Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson) discovering that his 10-year old daughter has been the victim of two white racist rednecks brutal attacks. Beaten until she was unable to walk and raped until she bleeds was a thought too much for any father, so Carl Lee guns down the pair responsible for this atrocity in front of dozens of witnesses in the Canton Mississippi courthouse.
In the process, he also critically injures a local deputy before being arrested for the double murder, and faces trial. For his legal representative, he chooses a local white lawyer and infamous Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey). With a side that includes a dodgy divorce specialist, Harry Vonner (Oliver Platt), vigorous associate, Ellen Roarke (Sandra Bullock), and his old teacher, Lucien Wilbanks (Donald Sutherland), Jake goes up against the challenge of his life, the local DA (Kevin Spacey). A fight not only taking place inside of the court but a personal challenge of determination and dexterity.
At the risk of risk of his reputation, everything he owns and loves he takes on the case to defend a man who was pushed towards murder. As soon as the Klu Klux Klan become involved, Jake discovers that his own life, and the lives of everyone close to him, is in danger.
Thankfully, the dramatic effects of Hollywood were brushed off in this film and that was mainly due to Grisham having such an important role and as a result all of the normal twists and surprises in court dramas were kept to a minimum and we don’t find those last minute witnesses and surprising secrets appearing at crucial moments.
The script was put together beautifully and it really kept the tension thorough throughout. The most persuasive question raised by the film is whether Carl Lee, as a black man, can get a fair trial from a white judge and jury. The film though leaves most questions unanswered so that the audience can decide the true answer for themselves rather then making up their minds for them.
A Time to Kill attracted a top-notch cast with star power and ability to match. Sandra Bullock, as appealing as ever, gets recognised for her talent, but the real lead is Matthew McConaughey, who shows his potency and natural talent along with Samuel L. Jackson who is as per usual excellent stars as Carl Lee.
"If you were on the jury Jake, what would it take to convince you to set me free? That's how you save my ass. That's how you save both of us."
Carl Lee Hailey