Criminal Law Review
Criminal Law is a legal thriller wherein criminal defense attorney Ben Chase (Gary_Oldman) decides to prove that his client Martin Thiel (Kevin_Bacon) is in fact a serial killer, despite the acquittal that Ben won for him. When new murders occur, Ben takes matters into his own hands, beginning a psychological battle of wills with Martin. Gary_Oldman gives an excellent performance as the criminal defense attorney with a conscience, and Kevin_Bacon is intriguing and ambiguous as the killer. The action sequences -- particularly when Ben finds a body in the rain in a deserted park -- are terrific as is the fast-paced direction by Martin_Campbell. However, the film cannot overcome its ludicrous premise or its laughable, totally unbelievable courtroom sequences. Criminal Law, if not taken very seriously and with more than a grain of salt, can be entertaining, but it fails miserably when compared to accurate, exciting legal thrillers such as Primal_Fear. Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
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