In the matter of “ Roman J. Israel, Esq. ,” let’s stipulate at the outset that Denzel Washington could read from law books and hold our attention. When its lawyer hero isn’t citing legal precedent, he uses spectacularly florid language that reflects his unusual mental state. Now the sudden death of his partner, who did all the trial work, leaves Roman on his own in a bewildering world. Colin Farrell is a hard-charging attorney who brings Roman into a law firm that is modern in all the worst ways.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 16, 2017 19:17 UTC