The Devil's Advocate

HWBL · July 8th, 2006, 05:36 AM

Okay, I just happened to stumble on this movie last week. I never considered Keanu Reeves to be an actor, but I was pleasantly surprised with his work in this one. Al Pacino is solid, as ever, of course a little bit over the top, but that's not bad in this particular part. However, his brown teeth looked like too big dentures to me and his eyes look so dead.

Did anybody see this movie on its release back in 1997 or seen it since? What's your opinion of it and the acting by the individual cast members?

**Tati** · July 8th, 2006, 09:30 AM

I saw it back in the day and really liked it. Though the first time I watched it it really upset me and made me feel kind of yucky. All that evil...

I've watched it maybe twice since and still really appreciate it.

dakodas · July 8th, 2006, 09:36 AM

What is weird is that I have had two personal experiences that mimic the premise of that film.

kitten33 · July 8th, 2006, 10:35 AM

The movie also left me feeling pretty disturbed...I love horror movies but the ones that focus alot on evil or the devil, are a bit unsettling.

I thought all the acting performances were really good though.

AKAMissy · July 8th, 2006, 06:58 PM

ITA with all of you. I really liked the film. I especially liked the dialogue of the film at the end between Al Pacino(Milton) and Keanu(Kevin).

Kevin: "In the Bible you lose Dad. We're destined to lose".
Milton: "Consider the source son".

LynnieD · July 8th, 2006, 10:12 PM

I really like this movie too. And I too liked Keanu in it, and I am not a fan of his. Thought it was a very interesting story and plot. Had me going....

crumpet · July 10th, 2006, 01:38 PM

Keanu needs to give up trying to do a convincing Southern accent though.

Lobelia · July 10th, 2006, 05:39 PM

I thought Charlize did very well. Very convincing. That movie did have an unsettling ending, didn't it? Just when you thought you had it wrapped up. Oh, and the come-here-and-screw-your-ripe-sister was somewhat disconcerting.

Algernon · July 10th, 2006, 06:49 PM

Okay, this movie freaks me out. I watched it for the first time at my then-boyfriend-now-husband's house back in 1997. I remember it so clearly. I was eating a huge bowl of Lucky Charms and I was high as a kite. The scene in the dressing room was showing and when the lady's face changed into a demon, I choked on my cereal. Horrible!!! I have seen it a few times since, and those face-changing scenes just horrify me. I learned that day not to watch spooky movies under the influence.

Despite my personal experience with it, I think it had a really great plot...good movie.

2003pinkpoodle · July 14th, 2006, 04:30 PM

yeah i saw it back in the day...it's one of my fav's...i actually think this acting is subperb....all cast members do an exceptional job!!! I am a psycho thriller/horror movie type of gal so this was right up my alley

HWBL · July 16th, 2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobelia

I thought Charlize did very well. Very convincing. That movie did have an unsettling ending, didn't it? Just when you thought you had it wrapped up. Oh, and the come-here-and-screw-your-ripe-sister was somewhat disconcerting.

I must say that the trick ending disappointed me, it was kind of an anti climax. I know they tried kind of for an "Omen" effect, you know, where you see the funeral and then the little boy turns around and he's still alive?

I think I'd personally prefer the first ending and just leave it at that.

black dahlia · July 17th, 2006, 08:15 AM

it was goooood... yah those scenes where faces changed... freakyy..

greysfang · July 17th, 2006, 03:32 PM

One of my fav movies of all time. Al Pacino is the shizz!

sprynkles · July 29th, 2006, 10:15 AM

Totally dug this movie. Watched it ALOT. Charlize was awesome in it. Her face had those amazing chubby cheeks, which she no longer has. She was actually cute as a button, lol.
Love those movies where the main character finds out everyone around him works for Satan.