The plot aspect of the movie
It is still relatively difficult for a family movie to have waves and ups and downs, especially now that it is more and more difficult for audiences to impress. But the film sets the important place of the story on the court, and the relationship between the father and son is precisely the relationship between the judge and the lawyer. With the development of the film, the confrontation, contradiction, and calm transition between father and son have become ups and downs because of this "special relationship", and the audience will also resonate.
However, the film may be a bit reluctant in the way of telling some love plots that are not too propulsive, resulting in some time in the process of watching the film. Perhaps this was also the promotional point of the movie at the time, or the producers of the movie would worry that the audience would feel fatigued after watching the father-son relationship for a long time. From my personal point of view, the plot in this regard can be appropriately reduced so that the movie will not be overly lengthy.
Acting aspects of the film
The first is Robert Duvall's Daddy Judge. He expressed his harshness towards his son, the grievances and speechlessness that others misunderstood him, and the nostalgia and soft-heartedness he showed after entering old age, which was natural and touching. He felt helpless about the slow aging of his body. In order to make his children feel or maintain his former father image, he wrapped himself with his own strength, which was very touching.
I don't feel anything about Robert Downey Jr. Maybe it's the subject matter of the film. His role doesn't have much room to play, but his performance is still very smooth and meticulous.
Summarize
It's a heartwarming movie worth watching.
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