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  • The Devil's Advocate (1997)
    Review preview for The Devil's Advocate

    A movie like this should be fun, or disturbing. To be neither means that two-and-a-half hours watching Reeves attempt a purposeful expression and Pacino play the diabolical charm card is a long time waiting for cheesy effects and naked bods.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    An upwardly mobile lawyer discovers his boss is the devil in disguise.
  • Proof Of Life (2000)
    Review preview for Proof Of Life

    The hostage hideout is uncomfortably authentic and Morse gives a performance of genuine strength.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    An Aussie negotiator tries to broker the release of a kidnapped engineer.
  • Ray (2004)
    Review preview for Ray

    An epic biopic with charm, finesse and very few flaws.

    Josh Morrall · 4.5 out of 5
    The genius that is Ray Charles.

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