Title: Roman J. Israel, Esq.
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Languages: English
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller,
Runtime: 2:02:00 Hour
Cast: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo
Directors: Dan Gilroy
MPA Rating: PG-13
Rating: 6.3 (1406 Votes)
TomatoMeter: 55 %
Audiance Score: 57 %
Critics Consensus: Intriguing yet heavy-handed, Roman J. Israel, Esq. makes the most of -- but never quite lives up to -- Denzel Washington's magnetic performance in the title role.
Year: 2017
Summary: Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.