It's a very interesting movie with great dialogue that explores how poorly the American legal systems work and how much prejudice in society is such a cornerstone to the judiciary. Add to that, legends like Helen Mirren and Al Pacino, sounds great, right? Wrong. If the writers had any kind of sense of ethics, this wouldn't have been the story they'd have used to explore these themes. Even with zero knowledge about the real-life Phil Spector while watching it, it was very apparent that this was just a way for the writers to use their craft to defend the criminal nature of megalomaniac artists. Reading about the actual case and what was omitted in the movie makes it even more clear. The movie starts with the bizarre claim that it's fictional, only uses inspiration from people, and is not based on a real story itself making it questionable. Even movies that claim it's based on real stories often change the names of people. Here, they put that disclaimer and used real names, locations, and even court transcripts, which quite noticeably don't show any real argument against the title character. What could have been some great dialogues and acting moments are wasted in a movie that feels like the writers actually see themselves in the criminal acts that they insist are only accusations against the title character.

This HBO movie was terrible. Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor, and the rest of the cast did a terrible job in this movie. The plot of the movie was tedious and dull. It's about trying to get a famous record producer acquitted of a murder charge. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's very boring.

Mamet's central thesis about the importance of impartiality in the legal system is not without merit, however centering his argument around Phil Spector was a gross miscalculation especially since his exploration fictionalizes some of the facts of the case. This only undermines his argument and exposes him as something of a hypocrite.

Why does Al Pacino keep playing people I have no interest in learning anything about?

Murderer or not, Spector belonged in prison anyway for how he butchered "Let It Be"

Probably compelled by the casting, only to find in correct satisfaction that both Mirren and Pacino performed excellently around the pre-courtroom drama without any spikes besides being minimally intellectual despite cutting it short at the end rather than telling the story in completion for finalization â" or it fears to enter conventional territory of conversing familiarity. (B) (Full review TBD)

What could be worse than a dry retelling of Phil Spector interviews by Hoo Ha post scent of a woman Pacino? Turns out, not much. Avoid like a recording session with the man in question.

Mamet's central thesis about the importance of impartiality in the legal system is not without merit, however centering his argument around Phil Spector was a gross miscalculation especially since his exploration fictionalizes some of the facts of the case. This only undermines his argument and exposes him as something of a hypocrite.

Interesting take on the preparation for the trial of the nut-bucket Phil Spector. Al Pacino, once again is perfection, and Helen Mirren is equally spot on as the hot shot lawyer who defends him. David Mamet wrote and directed this HBO film. Fascinating study.

Acting (Dame Helen Mirren in particular) is the only worthwhile part.

A pretty bad movie but Al Pacino's performance is riveting, making it worth having as background noise while surfing the Internet

Controversies on what's fact and fiction aside, the Mamet, Pacino and Mirren combo is definitely an interesting one to watch. Featuring excellent performances and an even better collection of wigs, this is one of HBO Films most controversial releases to date even if it's not one of their most compelling. Great use of the music Spector has made his fortune on too!

Phil Spector, a legend. And a nut case, if you are to believe this film. Nothing much happens, but Al Pacino gets to spend a looong time shouting out his monologues the way only he can. And Helen Mirren, who would think that lady turns 70 this summer!

Good story, but ends too soon.

A David Mamet screenplay, he also directed and starring Mirren and Pacino telling the post first trial story of Phil Spector's trial for murder., which is probably closer to a play than a movie. Inevitably the film deals with the prejudices for and against celebrity and the film itself, as do all the characters and you/me as the audience. Even the reviewers here on Rotten Tomatoes do it. Pacino shows Spector as a barely sane has been whose live seems as mysterious to him as it does to us. A performance of operatic overstatement surrounded by a case with buckets of circumstantial evidence and only one witness. The victim is certainly absent from the film. In many ways this is a slight made for 온라인카지노추천 movie, but it is mesmerising at the same time. See it if you can.

Try's to make spector look more sympathetic. Seems like half the reason he got convicted was for being stupid and a tool. Pacino give a very "angels in america" performance. I know nothing of this case and i don't know if that helps or hurts my opinion.

Enjoyed some parts and aspects. Didn't know squat about Spector before I watched it. Al and Helen both felt a bit over the top, but perhaps that was required for the characters. I dunno. Kind of a fluff piece - if that's even possible for a story based on a murder.

Proof that stylish direction, great performances and good dialogue do not always a good movie make.

El director y guionista David Mamet, al decidir dejar de lado la fascinante biografía del productor musical Phil Spector y al centrarse solamente en su juicio por asesinato, nos deja con una gran sensación de tener una historia incompleta. Sin embargo, las actuaciones de Helen Mirren, como la abogada de Spector y de Al Pacino, como el excéntrico productor, hacen que este drama legal salga a flote.

El director y guionista David Mamet, al decidir dejar de lado la fascinante biografía del productor musical Phil Spector y al centrarse solamente en su juicio por asesinato, nos deja con una gran sensación de tener una historia incompleta. Sin embargo, las actuaciones de Helen Mirren, como la abogada de Spector y de Al Pacino, como el excéntrico productor, hacen que este drama legal salga a flote.