Can I have everyone’s attention in the courtroom? Let’s all rise for one of the most evocative trailers to come onto the internet despite it being Oscar bait season (which means a lot of trailers containing inspiring music swells at the dramatic wailing of the characters tinged with “based on a true story” sentiments come out of the woodwork). It seems that Robert Downey Jr is returning to his high dramatic form far beyond that of Tony Stark's Marvel world. Even if he managed to squeeze in a Metallica t-shirt. Alongside Vincent D’ Onofrio, Vera Farmiga and Billy Bob Thorton, he and Robert Duvall become this tense centric father and son relationship.
The Judge revolves around Hank Palmer, a city lawyer who earns big bucks from getting guilty men off the hook. After the death of his mother, he heads back home to spend time with a father he hasn’t spoken to in years after being sent to juvenile detention. However, as he comes to blows with his old man, secrets start to unfurl and a death that happened years ago comes to light, with implications of murder. Now Hank must defend his father and resolve issues deep seated in his family.
This is a stunning and masterful way of delicately interjecting the drama with soft family humour. The absorbing trailer is possibly the best one for the new film and certainly leans in favour for award nominations and more. The Judge looks intense and that is certainly a plus.
Is it guilty of being a powerful trailer that manipulates are emotions? Yes but I’ll plead that the evidence clearly shows a worthy and intense film here.
What’s your verdict?
The Judge revolves around Hank Palmer, a city lawyer who earns big bucks from getting guilty men off the hook. After the death of his mother, he heads back home to spend time with a father he hasn’t spoken to in years after being sent to juvenile detention. However, as he comes to blows with his old man, secrets start to unfurl and a death that happened years ago comes to light, with implications of murder. Now Hank must defend his father and resolve issues deep seated in his family.
This is a stunning and masterful way of delicately interjecting the drama with soft family humour. The absorbing trailer is possibly the best one for the new film and certainly leans in favour for award nominations and more. The Judge looks intense and that is certainly a plus.
Is it guilty of being a powerful trailer that manipulates are emotions? Yes but I’ll plead that the evidence clearly shows a worthy and intense film here.
What’s your verdict?
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