I forgot how heart wrenching this movie was...how unthinkable the crime was, the pain and fear that the little girl would've felt and ruthless hatred of those white men. I cried all over again. Beautifully portrayed by all the actors, this is an important film. Thank you for choosing this. That speech at the end was perfect. Blessing you guys!
They haven't started their reaction yet, and I haven't seen this movie in a long time, but just READING your quoting that line, I got full-body chills.
I actually found it disappointing. It never mattered to me the race of the child and I think the jury finding him not guilty based on that suggested it would have been different, otherwise.
This is one of the hardest movies I have ever watched…our daughter was about a year old at the time and I will never forget when the lights in the theater came back on, I saw my husband’s eyes were as red-rimmed as mine. In 31 years of marriage, it’s the only time I have EVER seen him show emotion like that at a movie. God bless you both for tackling this one and sharing with us ❤️
@@lincoln6presentsadventures521 It was based off a book from John Grisham. The Firm, Runaway Jury, The Rainmaker, The Pelican Brief are some other of his books that were made into movies. They’ re all pretty good.
I was too young at the time. No kids. However true detective season 1 did that same thing. I became very protective of mine after that. I watched everyone. I didn't even like people looking at her stomach.
My favorite character is the deputy that got shot as well. He was disgusted by the crime and evil that was committed against the little girl. And then he loses his leg, but instead of being angry and vengeful, he understood Carl's actions and stood up for him during the trail. Pretty big character right there. He put himself in Carl's place and understood, and then said "he's a hero, turn him loose".
I think of "To Kill a Mockingbird" as the spiritual predecessor of "A Time to Kill". Both were fantastic in both book and film version.. side note: Atticus Finch was one of my earliest childhood crushes 😁
If you like these legal/court movies then I highly recommend Primal Fear with Edward Norton & Richard Gere. Put Norton on the map as an incredible actor with his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Yes!!! Edward Nortons first major role and probably one of his finest performances. And this recommendation makes me think that Sleepers with Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, and Robert DeNiro would also be a good movie to watch too.
One of Joel Schumacher's best films. Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, Donald Sutherland and Sandra Bullock were astonishing in this great dramatic movie.
This is based on the book by John Grisham. It was actually his first book and sold poorly until the Firm came out, his second book. Both of which were made into very successful movies. If you like to read, I recommend both of them. Great reaction too.
I read the book before the film, if people think the movie is powerful they should read the book, it is so much more. It's a book I'll never forget and is still one, if not the best John Grisham books. The beginning scene in the book is "OMG!".
Everyone was reading those books then. Some people scoff at "popular fiction" but they got a lot of people reading, including me, as at the time I had not been a recreational reader since I was in elementary school.
I'd read all Grisham's books before he became a best seller. I read voraciously back then and consumed fiction to the tune of 3 to 4 books a week. Grisham's books easily translate to movie scripts and at the time I expected they might be made into one. Two of my most favorite authors at the same time, Stephen King and Amy Tan, didn't translate easily to a movie script. Both of them have made it to the big screen. With a couple of exceptions, King's stories still don't do real well on the big screen. So much of his writing is the inner experience of the character which is something you can't always get into a script.
The final closing statement from Jake is so powerful. You shouldn’t ever have to “picture” a person’s race to be humane or have empathy toward someone but if that’s what it was going to take to get that jury to let go of prejudice, Jake was willing to go there. Such a good movie! Totally underrated. A Time to Kill was a John Grisham novel turned into a movie. It isn’t a true story but probably taken from a lot of true cases that have occurred. Another movie I recommend is Changeling. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Angelina Jolie. Based on the true story of Christine and Walter Collins. That movie will blow your mind at the injustice.
John Grisham was first inspired to write "A Time to Kill" after a friend and fellow attorney got a case where two white girls were repeatedly raped, beated, and then left for dead by a black man for the main theme, but also borrowed from a racially motivated crime by two white men that got off with only a mirror sentence. Grisham attended the victims testimony (12year old) during which he started wondering how a jury would handle a vengeful father taking justice on the perpetrators.
In the case that this was actually based on, the idea of her being white wasn't from the closing statement. It was actually posited by one of the jurors while they were deliberating.
John Grisham is one of America's greatest authors. Several of his crime/legal thrillers have been made into movies - this one, The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, The Runaway Jury, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, The Street Lawyer. I highly recommend that you review "The Pelican Brief" starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington. It is a truly great film!
I am so glad you chose to watch this movie, to me it is Samuel L. Jackson's best role ever, he becomes the character. The brilliant cast including the Sutherlands father and son, this is magnificent!
This was one of his very best… but one of his worst was Snakes on a plane …. I don’t know how the actors could keep a straight face while acting in that movie!!
This is an exceptionally confronting movie, especially at the start. How less then human would you need to be to do this to a defenceless child, or anybody! Justice was ultimately served. Who would blame any parent for taking the law into their own hands if found in the same circumstances. Remarkable cast who all put in remarkable performances 👌
I still remember my jaw dropping to the floor after that closing argument. "I just thought our kid's could play together" is my favorite ending line of all-time.
My mother had me watch this when I was 10. I sobbed so hard, I was on the verge of puking. This movie had a huge impact on me and my way of thinking. It’s truly an amazing film.
This falls into the ‘American History X’ catagory, that’s incredibly well written, covers an incredibly sensitive, complex topic and situation. Everyone should see this movie once at least… it’s so underrated…
This is a Good movie, but honestly.. the movie that everyone needs to see, that really don't have a clue of how much another world could be in America for a particular race, they need to watch "White Man's Burden." Spoiler for those who haven't seen, it basically reverses the roles of who's the majority and the minority in America.
Two different parts of the country, literally completely different cultures. The south is Socially and culturally conditioned, through several hundred years. As a Savannahian I feel I can say that. And the other is indoctrinated ..
When I was in high school, (late-90s) I was in this elective class that was basically a filler class where I just sat in the room and did homework. One day, I had nothing to do, so I went through the teacher's books and John Grisham came into my life, starting with this book. From the moment I read page 1, (which was the attack scene, of which they totally watered down for the film) I was hooked, line and sinker! I was reading it cooking dinner, much to my mother's dismay. Lol!!😂😂 The part in the book (not really any spoilers) where Jake's office gets the call that the jury came back with a verdict, and he sits up from the couch and says, "Oh my God..." while trying not to have a heart attack, I remember when I had gotten to that part, I closed it and refused to read it until I was ready because the anxiety was too much. This was the very first book that gripped me in a way I will never forget ever. I remember when I was done, I cried from the emotional and mental exhaustion. It was alot. Glad you guys watched this.
I'm a 52 yrs old white man and when I saw this in the theater....I cried my heart out for that wonderful little girl and what happened to her and I will say this It breaks my heart that there's so much evil and hate out there😂
One of my favorite scenes of this movie is when Lucian said... "He can be found guilty, and justice will be served and he can be found innocent and justice will be served". Such a strange country we live in.
I’m looking forward to this. Heartbreaking and infuriating at the same time.The cast is absolutely stellar as well. On a side note… a seriously sweaty movie
More John Grisham adaptations please. Try The Pelican Brief, The Firm, The Client or Runaway Jury. Also, another powerful movie, in a similar vein to this one, which you would both enjoy, is Mississippi Burning with Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe.
The book this based off of is just as phenomenal. I remember watching this with my grandparents and my granddad said he was so impressed by Matthew McConaughey that he said this young man will eventually earn an Oscar award.
This is such a good movie, a powerful movie. I cry every time. Another couple good court dramas: "Murder in the First" with Christian Slater and Kevin Bacon and "Primal Fear" with Richard Gere and Edward Norton.
Amazing cast. Deep cut from the 90's. Not an easy watch. You have Donald Sutherland playing Matthew McConaughey's mentor and his rl son Keifer Sutherland leading the Klan on the other side, which is brilliant. Samuel Jackson never disappoints and Sandra Bullock was a real fan favorite att. Donald was also great in "Backdraft," a deep cut fire fighter movie from the 90's. Thanks guys!
I don't know why this reminds me of it, but another great trial movie to check out is. ." Primal Fear" . . Incredible twist ending. . Starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.
This one breaks my heart 😭. But has a great ending! "Ghosts of Mississippi" is a great must watch! Based on true events! "Mississippi Burning" also true story!
It was based off the book written by John Grisham in 1989. The book is even harder to read because of the details of the rape 😢. Thank you for watching it, and loved your afterthoughts. Read the book if you get a chance. I look forward to all your reactions. Always 👍👍
this is the movie that made Matthew McConaughey the super star that he is now. there are interviews of him talking about how before the movie came out he was just walking around Santa Monica getting some food and then the movie came out and everyone was coming up to him after that. is a rough watch but its amazing every second of it.
Another 90s classic! ❤ All star cast too. Young Sandra & Matthew. Samuel L J, Keiffer and Donald Sutherland, Kevin Spacey (when he was respectable 🥴). ❤
Right. When my cousin finally told her parents her husband was abusive, her father comforted her, while telling her mom justice was up to God. Her mom headed out the door saying something along the lines of, let’s send him to God then and get that expedited.
I enjoyed your reaction and discussion very much. Another great movie about racial tension is "Crash". It almost swept the Oscars that year. Other John Grisham inspired legal dramas are "The Firm", "Runaway Jury" and "The Pelican Brief".
A Time To Kill acknowledges the racism while rejecting it. “Imagine she’s white,” delivered in tears, stems directly from “You’re the enemy, Jake. You don’t mean to be but you are.” He’s forced to deliver a similar blow to the jury. Justice may be blind but people aren’t and “like me” runs deep. I’m lucky, I’m as white as a fishes belly but my nieces and a friend who adopted me when she was a baby all have brown skin. It’s a difference, but so is me being taller than they are, older, and different gender. Differences that don’t interfere with “like me.” I don’t need to hear “imagine she’s white” but before the girls were born maybe I would have. I might have been the enemy.
I am so glad you guys enjoyed this movie. I believe this is based upon a John Grisham Novel. I also knew Asia wasn't going to make it through Jake's closing statement without tears. I hope many more people get to see this great film. I suggest a couple more movies. One tear-jerker for sure is "Amazing Grace and Chuck" with Jamie Lee Curtis, "Devil in A Blue Dress" with Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Beals and Tom Sizemore. "A Soldiers Story" With Howard Rollins, Denzel Washington, Adolph Caesar, Robert Townsend and David Allen Grier. And "ROSEWOOD" with Don Cheadle, Ving Rhames, Jon Voight and Elise Neal.
This movie was Matthew McConaughey’s breakout role. I can’t remember what role he initially auditioned for but he convinced them to let him read for Jake Brigance. They gave him the role when he did the speech at the end.
I haven’t seen this movie in YEARS and just these bits got my tearing up bad. Every time that little girl says “I’m sorry I dropped the groceries” I break down.
I'm so glad y'all did this movie. It's so very important. The topics discussed in this movie are so incredibly relevant even today. If y'all are book readers, the book, by John Grisham is even more heartbreaking and emotionally charged than the movie. Love you guys. Keep up the good work!
John Grisham the author of this book was a lawyer in MS and drew his inspiration from there. He has several books that are sooooo good, he has several books made into movies...He is always on the side of the common man. The Rainmaker is about how corrupt the insurance companies. The Pelican Brief is about the big oil and the corruption of the politicians. He is also a huge part of of the Innocence Project, which helps people who have been convicted of crimes they did not comment, get a new trial and representation. He really is a good guy.
I admire when that man (cop/guard?) who lost his leg said 'You set this man free!!' It makes me cry every time. He was selfless enough to *understand* that he was NOT the target, it was a misfire, and he sat on that witness stand and told them ALL he isn't guilty and in his place he would have done the same thing.
Matthew McConaughey dropped out of Law school in real life. Not surprising that his best roles imho is always when he plays a Lawyer. Amistad, Lincoln Lawyer and this one; he just kills it.
I remember seeing this movie many years ago when I was younger and it left me with a certain trauma, but how spectacular it is and how much it leaves you thinking and feeling is undeniable. Thanks for the reaction.
I watched this movie when I was probably way too young, the same age as the daughter, no fault of my folks (they thought I was sleeping) and it sat with me/traumatized me so much that I slept with my parents for a while again and it took me 10 years at least to watch it again. It's always sat with me, I've always remembered the title. It's Matthew Mcconaughey best role in my opinion. All star cast! It's such an important film for people to see but imo with warnings. I always warn people when I recommend it. It's like What's Love Got to Do With it (Tina Turner movie) and Color Purple, excellent stories/films but extremely hard to watch. Much love you two, from your ZA 🇿🇦sista✌️💚🙏
Father and son,Donald and Kieffer Sutherland were in this movie.There is a movie called Mississippi Burning that is based on a true story about a time when civil rights movements in the south often ended badly.History is ugly for one side and heroic for the other,but sometimes it is just ugly for everyone.
This was the first Gresham novel I read. The book is phenomenal. The first 8 pages I ugly cried and had to take a break. Anyway, his novels are all hard cases. The Rainmaker and The Client are great films too. Pelican Brief was pretty good. The books are always going to be best. Glad you ended up liking it even though it's a hard watch. ❤
This is based on John Grisham novel. Several of he's books were made into movies and they are all worth a watch. The FIRM , PELICAN REPORT, RAINMAKER, RUNNAWAY JURY, The Client just to name a few. These are all must see for a movie. buff.
@@taneshah.1260 I stand corrected, I have read those books and seen these movies before I learned English. So they often stay in my head as translated titles, not the original names.
This movie is tragically brilliant. I’ve seen this movie more times than I can count but it affects me equally each time I watch it. Looking forward to your reaction.
Man...this is one of those movies that never leaves you. Not something you want to watch over and over but damn, is it needed to be seen. I was probably around the age of the kids in this movie when I saw it. How could it not leave an impression. Great reaction as always ✌️
I simply remember the classic line from Samuel L Jackson… “YES they deserved to die & I hope they burn in hell !!!” 🔥😈🔥. For me, it just wouldn’t have been the same if it had been anyone else saying it ✊️😁
I’m not sure, but this may be the only movie where Donald Sutherland and his son Kiefer Sutherland act together in the same movie. Interesting fact: they are Canadian.
One of my favorite movies ever, if you had read the book before watching the movie it's like the characters come alive right in front of your eyes, the cast was spot on, excellent acting. Matthew became one of my favorite actors after this movie. Thank you, guys, I am so glad you got to see it, peace out! ❤
Wonderful movie. So powerful. Glad y'all watched it. Side note - they filmed this in Canton MS. I lived the next town over and Samuel L Jackson was staying in our town during filming. I was in high school working part time at a local grocery store. He would come shopping late at night and one night took pictures with us and signed autographs. He was a sweet man.
Still one of the most powerful movies I’ve ever seen. I never get tired of watching it. And I always cry. It makes my blood boil to see how things really are.
"You're the damn animal!!" (Smack!) That's Elizabeth Omilami, Hosea Williams daughter. Greeeeeeeat lady IRL. She feeds the hungry and the homeless here in The ATL EVERY YEAR during the holidays. She. Is. A. Treasure. Look her up.
I remember her and Hosea in them long ass lines in front of Fulton county stadium every Christmas and Thanksgiving thinking Mama is cold can we go sit down and eat now
If you like this one, you really need to watch one of these movies. To Kill A Mockingbird, Mississippi Burning, In the heat of the night. They all cover similar subjects. Mississippi burning is a true story and it’s much more intense then this movie.
Seen this in a theatre when it came out. About 20-25 people in it and I guarantee not a dry eye in the place. The Firm and The Client are very good, but this is by far Grisham's best. Thanks guys.
The Rainmaker with Matt Damon and Danny DeVito is also very good. It has lots of excellent courtroom scenes and shows the inner workings of the legal system.
I watched this as 14 year old lad, and I remember crying with anger and frustration. I loved when he spoke to the jury's human side. Beautiful. Samuel l was justified in his actions. A brilliant film, if not heartbreaking as well. With a brilliant cast.
Did you notice the doctor is Chilton from Silence of the Lambs? I would like to suggest you watch Alan Parker's 1988 "Mississipi Burning", a true story with an amazing cast, Willem Dafoe, Gene Hackman, Frances McDormand, R.Lee Ermey, brilliant. Another great Kevin Spacey movie is Clint Eastwood's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", real life characters, excellent cast and something I really enjoyed the Savannah, Georgia accent.
This is one of movies from book written by John Grisham, who I believe studied law. Other great movies from books from same author: Pelican Brief, The Firm, The Client and The Chamber among others.
This was the first movie that made me cry. I had a little sister at the age of 10 when this came out, and it sent it sent me through a whirlwind of emotions.
GREAT adaptation of Grisham novel ,fantastic cast ,fine performances, powerful story . DOUG Hutchinson also played another evil character in The Green Mile .
@@SamJackson-xu1py All the difference in the world. The burden of proof is on the State. You don't have to prove you're "innocent." The State has to prove you're guilty.
@@SamJackson-xu1py I just explained the difference, dumb****. The US system does not care if you are "innocent" or not, the only question is whether the State can PROVE your guilt. It's not the same thing AT ALL.
@@SamJackson-xu1py Dumbed down all the way: If the State can't prove you are guilty, they have to find you "not guilty." Even if you are are 100% guilty.
I got sick to my stomach watching the scenes of the little girl getting attacked. Her innocence and the brutality she went through just crushed me. I love that in the ending there was justice.
❤ excellent movie! I love and read most of John Grisham books. The Rainmaker w/ Matt Damon. The Client w/ Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones. Runaway Jury w/ John Cusack were all good movies too
This is one of my all time favorite movies. The story is absolutely brilliant, and Jake's closing arguments bring me to tears no matter how many times I watch this movie. Good for you guys for taking this movie on, because it's some heavy stuff
It is based on the book by John Grisham, who is a Mississippian and a former attorney. He wrote another book called Sycamore Row, a continuation of A Time To Kill.
Gladiator, Time to Kill.. I am a grown man and I always cry at the end of great movies. Add to the list Last of the Mohicans and True Grit off the top of my head
“Yes they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell!” One of the best movie lines ever.
Just ask Dave Chappelle!
😂😂😂
Their back n forth was great. That whole scene was great.
Very reminiscent of "I want to know the truth - you can't handle the truth" but less iconic.
@@maryannazurin2322 14:54😂😂😂😂 “hey hey hey hold on right there now hold on”
I forgot how heart wrenching this movie was...how unthinkable the crime was, the pain and fear that the little girl would've felt and ruthless hatred of those white men. I cried all over again. Beautifully portrayed by all the actors, this is an important film. Thank you for choosing this. That speech at the end was perfect. Blessing you guys!
“Now imagine she’s white.” One of the most powerful lines in any movie ever!
In the actual case that Grishman based his book on the races of the perpetrators and victim were opposite.
They haven't started their reaction yet, and I haven't seen this movie in a long time, but just READING your quoting that line, I got full-body chills.
At first watching yeah it shook the theater 😢
I actually found it disappointing. It never mattered to me the race of the child and I think the jury finding him not guilty based on that suggested it would have been different, otherwise.
When he said that... (I was at the movie theater when I saw this) I shouted out... BAM!!!! THAT DID IT !!!
"I'm sorry I dropped the groceries." That one line in her little voice k!lls me every time
This movie is IMPECCABLE! Everyone showed up to work EVERYDAY. One of my favorite of all time. Such an underrated gem.
Agreed!!
I can't think of a role I've hated Keifer in more.
@@LordVolkov I HATED him! Lol
Underrated lol one of the biggest movies. Get right
@@artem45 underrated in the sense that not too many people my age or younger have heard of this movie. They know these actors for different films.
This is such a powerful movie! Matthew's closing arguments......WOW!!!
This is one of the hardest movies I have ever watched…our daughter was about a year old at the time and I will never forget when the lights in the theater came back on, I saw my husband’s eyes were as red-rimmed as mine.
In 31 years of marriage, it’s the only time I have EVER seen him show emotion like that at a movie.
God bless you both for tackling this one and sharing with us ❤️
This Movie was an adaptation of I think a Robert Ludlum Novel.
@@lincoln6presentsadventures521 It was based off a book from John Grisham. The Firm, Runaway Jury, The Rainmaker, The Pelican Brief are some other of his books that were made into movies. They’ re all pretty good.
I was too young at the time. No kids. However true detective season 1 did that same thing. I became very protective of mine after that. I watched everyone. I didn't even like people looking at her stomach.
Ever see Rosewood?
@@nrgmanifest
Throw in "Mississippi Burning" and "Ghosts of Mississippi" as well...
My favorite character is the deputy that got shot as well. He was disgusted by the crime and evil that was committed against the little girl. And then he loses his leg, but instead of being angry and vengeful, he understood Carl's actions and stood up for him during the trail. Pretty big character right there. He put himself in Carl's place and understood, and then said "he's a hero, turn him loose".
That was Chris Cooper. He's brilliant.
The burn in hell & Chris Cooper scenes are the best scenes of the movie. They make you feel the rage
When he's on the stand and he says "I've got a little girl" with a tear in his eye, the actor conveyed a LOT with that.
Chris Cooper is indeed brilliant. Adaptation and American Beauty are just amazing performances.
Yeah, he was a real one
If you liked this movie, you must watch the classic film "To Kill a Mockingbird"
I think of "To Kill a Mockingbird" as the spiritual predecessor of "A Time to Kill". Both were fantastic in both book and film version..
side note: Atticus Finch was one of my earliest childhood crushes 😁
@@kharma7755 My sentiments exactly.
Mississippi burning be a follow up
If you like these legal/court movies then I highly recommend Primal Fear with Edward Norton & Richard Gere. Put Norton on the map as an incredible actor with his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
I highly second this recommendation.
Yes!!!
Fuckin A I second this.
great movie!! impeccable acting by ed norton
Yes!!! Edward Nortons first major role and probably one of his finest performances.
And this recommendation makes me think that Sleepers with Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, and Robert DeNiro would also be a good movie to watch too.
One of Joel Schumacher's best films. Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, Donald Sutherland and Sandra Bullock were astonishing in this great dramatic movie.
And his son Keifer, awesome to see them in the same movie...
@@loribernardisunwell9663 Donald Sutherland was the old drunk lawyer. Keifer just had the small part as the red neck Klansman.
Yeah and u wonder WTF HAPPENED with his films AFTER this.?
Don't forget kevin speicy
@@JamesDombroski-uw1po agreed. he is a phenomenal actor, even if he's not a great person...js
This is based on the book by John Grisham. It was actually his first book and sold poorly until the Firm came out, his second book. Both of which were made into very successful movies. If you like to read, I recommend both of them. Great reaction too.
In the actual case that Grishman based his book on the races of the perpetrators and victim were opposite.
I read the book before the film, if people think the movie is powerful they should read the book, it is so much more. It's a book I'll never forget and is still one, if not the best John Grisham books. The beginning scene in the book is "OMG!".
Best author, best books, best movies! I have all of his books 👍
Everyone was reading those books then. Some people scoff at "popular fiction" but they got a lot of people reading, including me, as at the time I had not been a recreational reader since I was in elementary school.
I'd read all Grisham's books before he became a best seller. I read voraciously back then and consumed fiction to the tune of 3 to 4 books a week.
Grisham's books easily translate to movie scripts and at the time I expected they might be made into one. Two of my most favorite authors at the same time, Stephen King and Amy Tan, didn't translate easily to a movie script. Both of them have made it to the big screen. With a couple of exceptions, King's stories still don't do real well on the big screen. So much of his writing is the inner experience of the character which is something you can't always get into a script.
This is a great movie. And the fact that both Donald Sutherland and Keifer Sutherland played on opposite sides was beautiful.
The final closing statement from Jake is so powerful. You shouldn’t ever have to “picture” a person’s race to be humane or have empathy toward someone but if that’s what it was going to take to get that jury to let go of prejudice, Jake was willing to go there. Such a good movie! Totally underrated. A Time to Kill was a John Grisham novel turned into a movie. It isn’t a true story but probably taken from a lot of true cases that have occurred. Another movie I recommend is Changeling. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Angelina Jolie. Based on the true story of Christine and Walter Collins. That movie will blow your mind at the injustice.
John Grisham was first inspired to write "A Time to Kill" after a friend and fellow attorney got a case where two white girls were repeatedly raped, beated, and then left for dead by a black man for the main theme, but also borrowed from a racially motivated crime by two white men that got off with only a mirror sentence. Grisham attended the victims testimony
(12year old) during which he started wondering how a jury would handle a vengeful father taking justice on the perpetrators.
Great suggestion on picking changeling, such a underrated great movie.
In the case that this was actually based on, the idea of her being white wasn't from the closing statement. It was actually posited by one of the jurors while they were deliberating.
John Grisham is one of America's greatest authors. Several of his crime/legal thrillers have been made into movies - this one, The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, The Runaway Jury, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, The Street Lawyer. I highly recommend that you review "The Pelican Brief" starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington. It is a truly great film!
... "The Gingerbread Man"
Runaway Jury is based. Loved the book and the film.
I am so glad you chose to watch this movie, to me it is Samuel L. Jackson's best role ever, he becomes the character. The brilliant cast including the Sutherlands father and son, this is magnificent!
I think it's MM best acting ..tho I didn't see his last couple films
@@nrgmanifest Watch Dallas Buyers Club. He won BEST ACTOR for ii:)
90's perfection.
This was one of his very best… but one of his worst was Snakes on a plane …. I don’t know how the actors could keep a straight face while acting in that movie!!
"Yes they deserve to die, and I hope they burn in hell!"
Best Samuel L. Jackson quote from this movie ever!
The end though the kids being raised playing together is how they learn to see each other truly see each other.
This is an exceptionally confronting movie, especially at the start. How less then human would you need to be to do this to a defenceless child, or anybody! Justice was ultimately served. Who would blame any parent for taking the law into their own hands if found in the same circumstances. Remarkable cast who all put in remarkable performances 👌
In the real life case, it was a black on white double rape and murder.
Imagine the lack of justice to have that crime turned into THIS movie.
I still remember my jaw dropping to the floor after that closing argument. "I just thought our kid's could play together" is my favorite ending line of all-time.
My mother had me watch this when I was 10. I sobbed so hard, I was on the verge of puking. This movie had a huge impact on me and my way of thinking. It’s truly an amazing film.
I was 16 when this came out, it was the one movie our group home made sure we watched. It opened my eyes even more than they were already
Yes this deserves a watch! And I hope you enjoyed the hell out of it! 😉
I see what you did there 👌🏽
YEAH I ENJOYED IT AND I HOPE THIS DAY FINDS YOU WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This falls into the ‘American History X’ catagory, that’s incredibly well written, covers an incredibly sensitive, complex topic and situation. Everyone should see this movie once at least… it’s so underrated…
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This is a Good movie, but honestly.. the movie that everyone needs to see, that really don't have a clue of how much another world could be in America for a particular race, they need to watch "White Man's Burden." Spoiler for those who haven't seen, it basically reverses the roles of who's the majority and the minority in America.
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What year was that made? I'm willing to bet it doesn't perfectly "reverse" the roles.
Two different parts of the country, literally completely different cultures. The south is Socially and culturally conditioned, through several hundred years. As a Savannahian I feel I can say that. And the other is indoctrinated ..
When I was in high school, (late-90s) I was in this elective class that was basically a filler class where I just sat in the room and did homework. One day, I had nothing to do, so I went through the teacher's books and John Grisham came into my life, starting with this book. From the moment I read page 1, (which was the attack scene, of which they totally watered down for the film) I was hooked, line and sinker! I was reading it cooking dinner, much to my mother's dismay. Lol!!😂😂
The part in the book (not really any spoilers) where Jake's office gets the call that the jury came back with a verdict, and he sits up from the couch and says, "Oh my God..." while trying not to have a heart attack, I remember when I had gotten to that part, I closed it and refused to read it until I was ready because the anxiety was too much. This was the very first book that gripped me in a way I will never forget ever. I remember when I was done, I cried from the emotional and mental exhaustion. It was alot. Glad you guys watched this.
I'm a 52 yrs old white man and when I saw this in the theater....I cried my heart out for that wonderful little girl and what happened to her and I will say this It breaks my heart that there's so much evil and hate out there😂
38:10 Listening to the emotion in Asia's voice as she recaps the movie. This is how we all felt.
Intense, Disturbing, Painful, Distressing and Upsetting; *but still one of the BEST MOVIES EVER MADE*
Fun fact:
This is one of the movies that father and son starred in, Donald and Keifer Sutherland.
One of my favorite scenes of this movie is when Lucian said... "He can be found guilty, and justice will be served and he can be found innocent and justice will be served". Such a strange country we live in.
I’m looking forward to this. Heartbreaking and infuriating at the same time.The cast is absolutely stellar as well. On a side note… a seriously sweaty movie
More John Grisham adaptations please. Try The Pelican Brief, The Firm, The Client or Runaway Jury. Also, another powerful movie, in a similar vein to this one, which you would both enjoy, is Mississippi Burning with Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe.
Don't forget The Rainmaker. Some of the most accurate courtroom scenes per Legal Eagle. I'll also second the recommendation for Mississippi Burning.
Yes a must see is Mississippi Burning a 1988 American crime thriller that was loosely based on a 1964 Mississippi murder investigation
I love Grisham, but my favorite book of his is Calico Joe. It would great to see this book a movie
I don't know about that yet lol they might be wanting to do some Gene Hackman barbershop ass whooping if they ain't prepared to watch that movie
The book this based off of is just as phenomenal. I remember watching this with my grandparents and my granddad said he was so impressed by Matthew McConaughey that he said this young man will eventually earn an Oscar award.
This is such a good movie, a powerful movie. I cry every time.
Another couple good court dramas: "Murder in the First" with Christian Slater and Kevin Bacon and "Primal Fear" with Richard Gere and Edward Norton.
Amazing cast. Deep cut from the 90's. Not an easy watch. You have Donald Sutherland playing Matthew McConaughey's mentor and his rl son Keifer Sutherland leading the Klan on the other side, which is brilliant. Samuel Jackson never disappoints and Sandra Bullock was a real fan favorite att. Donald was also great in "Backdraft," a deep cut fire fighter movie from the 90's. Thanks guys!
I don't know why this reminds me of it, but another great trial movie to check out is. ." Primal Fear" . . Incredible twist ending. . Starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.
This one breaks my heart 😭. But has a great ending! "Ghosts of Mississippi" is a great must watch! Based on true events! "Mississippi Burning" also true story!
It was based off the book written by John Grisham in 1989. The book is even harder to read because of the details of the rape 😢. Thank you for watching it, and loved your afterthoughts. Read the book if you get a chance. I look forward to all your reactions. Always 👍👍
Yes the book is excellent but it’s heart wrenching like the movie. This cast is impeccable. So glad you all chose to watch.
I’ve read that book twice and I agree.
So many people have never seen this movie and I'm suprised. I absolutely loved Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew M incredible actors ❤.
this is the movie that made Matthew McConaughey the super star that he is now. there are interviews of him talking about how before the movie came out he was just walking around Santa Monica getting some food and then the movie came out and everyone was coming up to him after that. is a rough watch but its amazing every second of it.
Another 90s classic! ❤ All star cast too. Young Sandra & Matthew. Samuel L J, Keiffer and Donald Sutherland, Kevin Spacey (when he was respectable 🥴). ❤
This movie was incredible and ignited such rage within me and other viewers. No parent could fault Carl Lee.
Right. When my cousin finally told her parents her husband was abusive, her father comforted her, while telling her mom justice was up to God. Her mom headed out the door saying something along the lines of, let’s send him to God then and get that expedited.
I enjoyed your reaction and discussion very much. Another great movie about racial tension is "Crash". It almost swept the Oscars that year. Other John Grisham inspired legal dramas are "The Firm", "Runaway Jury" and "The Pelican Brief".
Ohh, "Crash" would be an amazing movie for Asia and BJ to react to!!
"Crash" is a great 1 to watch!
A Time To Kill acknowledges the racism while rejecting it. “Imagine she’s white,” delivered in tears, stems directly from “You’re the enemy, Jake. You don’t mean to be but you are.” He’s forced to deliver a similar blow to the jury. Justice may be blind but people aren’t and “like me” runs deep. I’m lucky, I’m as white as a fishes belly but my nieces and a friend who adopted me when she was a baby all have brown skin. It’s a difference, but so is me being taller than they are, older, and different gender. Differences that don’t interfere with “like me.” I don’t need to hear “imagine she’s white” but before the girls were born maybe I would have. I might have been the enemy.
I am so glad you guys enjoyed this movie. I believe this is based upon a John Grisham Novel. I also knew Asia wasn't going to make it through Jake's closing statement without tears. I hope many more people get to see this great film. I suggest a couple more movies. One tear-jerker for sure is "Amazing Grace and Chuck" with Jamie Lee Curtis, "Devil in A Blue Dress" with Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Beals and Tom Sizemore. "A Soldiers Story" With Howard Rollins, Denzel Washington, Adolph Caesar, Robert Townsend and David Allen Grier. And "ROSEWOOD" with Don Cheadle, Ving Rhames, Jon Voight and Elise Neal.
This movie was Matthew McConaughey’s breakout role. I can’t remember what role he initially auditioned for but he convinced them to let him read for Jake Brigance. They gave him the role when he did the speech at the end.
I haven’t seen this movie in YEARS and just these bits got my tearing up bad. Every time that little girl says “I’m sorry I dropped the groceries” I break down.
I'm so glad y'all did this movie. It's so very important. The topics discussed in this movie are so incredibly relevant even today. If y'all are book readers, the book, by John Grisham is even more heartbreaking and emotionally charged than the movie. Love you guys. Keep up the good work!
John Grisham the author of this book was a lawyer in MS and drew his inspiration from there. He has several books that are sooooo good, he has several books made into movies...He is always on the side of the common man.
The Rainmaker is about how corrupt the insurance companies. The Pelican Brief is about the big oil and the corruption of the politicians. He is also a huge part of of the Innocence Project, which helps people who have been convicted of crimes they did not comment, get a new trial and representation. He really is a good guy.
I admire when that man (cop/guard?) who lost his leg said 'You set this man free!!'
It makes me cry every time. He was selfless enough to *understand* that he was NOT the target, it was a misfire, and he sat on that witness stand and told them ALL he isn't guilty and in his place he would have done the same thing.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Tied with "Primal Fear" with Richard Gere. You should watch that one some time too it's really good.
Matthew McConaughey greatest monologue ever
Matthew McConaughey dropped out of Law school in real life. Not surprising that his best roles imho is always when he plays a Lawyer. Amistad, Lincoln Lawyer and this one; he just kills it.
Wow, no wonder. I didn't know that.
I remember seeing this movie many years ago when I was younger and it left me with a certain trauma, but how spectacular it is and how much it leaves you thinking and feeling is undeniable. Thanks for the reaction.
I watched this movie when I was probably way too young, the same age as the daughter, no fault of my folks (they thought I was sleeping) and it sat with me/traumatized me so much that I slept with my parents for a while again and it took me 10 years at least to watch it again. It's always sat with me, I've always remembered the title. It's Matthew Mcconaughey best role in my opinion. All star cast! It's such an important film for people to see but imo with warnings. I always warn people when I recommend it. It's like What's Love Got to Do With it (Tina Turner movie) and Color Purple, excellent stories/films but extremely hard to watch. Much love you two, from your ZA 🇿🇦sista✌️💚🙏
Father and son,Donald and Kieffer Sutherland were in this movie.There is a movie called Mississippi Burning that is based on a true story about a time when civil rights movements in the south often ended badly.History is ugly for one side and heroic for the other,but sometimes it is just ugly for everyone.
Imo, this and The Pelican Brief are by FAR the best movie adaptation of a Grisham novel. Everyone put in the WORK in this movie
If you two haven't seen "Mississippi Burning" it is a MUST WATCH.
This was the first Gresham novel I read. The book is phenomenal. The first 8 pages I ugly cried and had to take a break. Anyway, his novels are all hard cases. The Rainmaker and The Client are great films too. Pelican Brief was pretty good. The books are always going to be best.
Glad you ended up liking it even though it's a hard watch. ❤
McConaughey was always a phenomenal actor. When he's almost ready to break down - ".. and now imagine she's white".. master tier acting right there
Also watch Eye for and Eye with Ed Harris, Sally Field and Kiefer Sutherland
This is based on John Grisham novel. Several of he's books were made into movies and they are all worth a watch. The FIRM , PELICAN REPORT, RAINMAKER, RUNNAWAY JURY, The Client just to name a few. These are all must see for a movie. buff.
Pelican Brief.
@@taneshah.1260 I stand corrected, I have read those books and seen these movies before I learned English. So they often stay in my head as translated titles, not the original names.
This movie is tragically brilliant. I’ve seen this movie more times than I can count but it affects me equally each time I watch it. Looking forward to your reaction.
Man...this is one of those movies that never leaves you. Not something you want to watch over and over but damn, is it needed to be seen. I was probably around the age of the kids in this movie when I saw it. How could it not leave an impression. Great reaction as always ✌️
I simply remember the classic line from Samuel L Jackson… “YES they deserved to die & I hope they burn in hell !!!” 🔥😈🔥. For me, it just wouldn’t have been the same if it had been anyone else saying it ✊️😁
John Grisham is a brilliant author! His books tackle difficult subjects with beautiful writing ❤
I’m not sure, but this may be the only movie where Donald Sutherland and his son Kiefer Sutherland act together in the same movie. Interesting fact: they are Canadian.
Everyone everywhere needs to see this. If you don’t feel the pain and cry, check your pulse. Epic movie. I watch it at least once a year.
I'm 28 minutes into this video. I can't wait to see your faces when he says the thing that makes him innocent. This is going to be priceless.
One of my favorite movies ever, if you had read the book before watching the movie it's like the characters come alive right in front of your eyes, the cast was spot on, excellent acting. Matthew became one of my favorite actors after this movie. Thank you, guys, I am so glad you got to see it, peace out! ❤
Such a tragic, yet powerful movie. One of my faves. Glad you guys reacted to this. Hard to watch, but very impactful.
I grew up in Mississippi and this book was required for us to read in school. Great book and movie.
Wonderful movie. So powerful. Glad y'all watched it. Side note - they filmed this in Canton MS. I lived the next town over and Samuel L Jackson was staying in our town during filming. I was in high school working part time at a local grocery store. He would come shopping late at night and one night took pictures with us and signed autographs. He was a sweet man.
Mathew McConaughey is one of my favorite actors. Sandra Bullock is a wonderful actress as well. This is a powerful movie.
Still one of the most powerful movies I’ve ever seen. I never get tired of watching it. And I always cry. It makes my blood boil to see how things really are.
This movie is so emotional. Spectacular acting from every actor and an intense story. His ending statement makes me cry every time I watch it.
"You're the damn animal!!" (Smack!) That's Elizabeth Omilami, Hosea Williams daughter. Greeeeeeeat lady IRL. She feeds the hungry and the homeless here in The ATL EVERY YEAR during the holidays. She. Is. A. Treasure. Look her up.
I remember her and Hosea in them long ass lines in front of Fulton county stadium every Christmas and Thanksgiving thinking Mama is cold can we go sit down and eat now
@@ctcoley19 Yep. I volunteered a few times back in the day. It was special.
This is one of those that i was all for it when i was a kid. Wanted to show it to people,wanted to talk about it and all that. Now i just want better.
Another great revenge drama is "Sleepers" 1996
If you like this one, you really need to watch one of these movies. To Kill A Mockingbird, Mississippi Burning, In the heat of the night. They all cover similar subjects. Mississippi burning is a true story and it’s much more intense then this movie.
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you said "eye for an eye"
watch that movie!!! With the same actor Kiefer Sutherland and Sally Field
Sandra Bullock Just Turned 61 This Week. 😲😊 one Of My Favorite Actress. - This is a Fantastic Movie - The Acting is just Awesomeness! 😎👊✊👍👌🍁
Seen this in a theatre when it came out. About 20-25 people in it and I guarantee not a dry eye in the place. The Firm and The Client are very good, but this is by far Grisham's best. Thanks guys.
The Rainmaker with Matt Damon and Danny DeVito is also very good. It has lots of excellent courtroom scenes and shows the inner workings of the legal system.
I watched this as 14 year old lad, and I remember crying with anger and frustration. I loved when he spoke to the jury's human side. Beautiful.
Samuel l was justified in his actions.
A brilliant film, if not heartbreaking as well. With a brilliant cast.
This is the film that really cemented Samuel L. Jackson as my all-time favorite actor!
The best part of the story is that young girl knowing her daddy got Justice. That would definitely aid in the recovery (mentally)
Did you notice the doctor is Chilton from Silence of the Lambs? I would like to suggest you watch Alan Parker's 1988 "Mississipi Burning", a true story with an amazing cast, Willem Dafoe, Gene Hackman, Frances McDormand, R.Lee Ermey, brilliant. Another great Kevin Spacey movie is Clint Eastwood's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", real life characters, excellent cast and something I really enjoyed the Savannah, Georgia accent.
Damn I almost forgot about that movie midnight in the garden of good and evil
This is one of movies from book written by John Grisham, who I believe studied law. Other great movies from books from same author: Pelican Brief, The Firm, The Client and The Chamber among others.
If you liked this yall need to watch Mississippi Burning. That one is also really good and based on a true story.
This was the first movie that made me cry. I had a little sister at the age of 10 when this came out, and it sent it sent me through a whirlwind of emotions.
You two should watch The Negotiator next. It has both Samuel Jackson and Kevin Spacey in it which they both give astounding performances.
This is my movie right here!
The Negotiator is a great movie.
GREAT adaptation of Grisham novel ,fantastic cast ,fine performances, powerful story . DOUG Hutchinson also played another evil character in The Green Mile .
They didn't find him "innocent." They found him "not guilty."
The difference?
@@SamJackson-xu1py All the difference in the world. The burden of proof is on the State. You don't have to prove you're "innocent." The State has to prove you're guilty.
@ifly-fsx Not guilty and innocent are the same thing. Not trying to be rude but maybe you don't fully understand the English language.
@@SamJackson-xu1py I just explained the difference, dumb****. The US system does not care if you are "innocent" or not, the only question is whether the State can PROVE your guilt. It's not the same thing AT ALL.
@@SamJackson-xu1py Dumbed down all the way: If the State can't prove you are guilty, they have to find you "not guilty." Even if you are are 100% guilty.
This movie is a Top 10 for me. The Dads emotion was clearly understandable. Powerful speech at the end. ❤
I got sick to my stomach watching the scenes of the little girl getting attacked. Her innocence and the brutality she went through just crushed me. I love that in the ending there was justice.
❤ excellent movie! I love and read most of John Grisham books. The Rainmaker w/ Matt Damon. The Client w/ Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones. Runaway Jury w/ John Cusack were all good movies too
Pelican Brief w/ Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts is another good movie based on a John Grisham novel
One of the best movies ever! Thank you guys so much for reacting to this.
This is one of my all time favorite movies. The story is absolutely brilliant, and Jake's closing arguments bring me to tears no matter how many times I watch this movie. Good for you guys for taking this movie on, because it's some heavy stuff
This was a book by John Grisham. Quite a few other great movies from his books.
The Pelican Brief
The Client
The Firm
All worth watching! Oddly, Christmas with the Kranks is also by Grisham. Such a detour from his normal fair. Lol :)
The Rainmaker
It is based on the book by John Grisham, who is a Mississippian and a former attorney. He wrote another book called Sycamore Row, a continuation of A Time To Kill.
wow did not know that. thanks for that will keep an eye out for it
This is a rough movie to watch but needed. I recommend "To Kill a Mockingbird " starring Gregory Peck.
Gladiator, Time to Kill.. I am a grown man and I always cry at the end of great movies. Add to the list Last of the Mohicans and True Grit off the top of my head