True Believer

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Plot: Eddie Dodd (James Woods) is a former '60s radical lawyer who now spends his time cynically defending drug dealers for the big bucks. But an idealistic young protégé (Robert Downey Jr.) convinces him t...( read more read more... )o take one case from the heart: a young Chinese immigrant unjustly accused in a gang slaying. Woods (complete with add-on ponytail) fairly hums with energy once he gets cooking here. Playing the been-there-done-that mentor--not to mention legal gadfly--gives Woods plenty of opportunity to run off at the mouth with spicy one-liners and zingers. But it also allows him to do some real acting, capturing Eddie's denial and sense of disappointment in himself. Plus his vehicle is a not-too-shabby mystery by thrillmeister director Joseph Ruben (Sleeping with the Enemy). --Marshall Fine

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  • merillupin
    merillupin
    3.5 Stars
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    September 16, 2008
    Fun albeit forgettable. I got it for Robert, but ended up watching it for James Woods. It's a feel-good lawyer movie that doesn't go above your head but isn't completely stupid either. A few weak moments of dialogue, but otherwise not a weak script.
  • INXSfan
    INXSfan
    3.0 Stars
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    July 7, 2008
    James Woods and Robert Downey, Jr. star and I don't know how I missed this one back in 1989. Being a huge fan of both Woods and Downey, this was a must see for me. I loved the plot, Woods & Downey did an excellent job, but i think the film itself falls a bit short against todays films. Not the best courtroom drama I've ever seen, but not the worst either. Recommended if you're a fan of either actor.
  • moviempress
    moviempress
    1.5 Stars
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    July 14, 2007
    A third rate court room drama, with no feeling at all for the accused. Even Woods' usual quick snappy comebacks couldn't save this.
  • jeffman52001
    jeffman52001
    4.5 Stars
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    April 19, 2007
    I like this film, a great story about 2 lawyers helping to fee an innocent man from jail for a crime he did not commit. A great drama movie that has you look more at the system.
  • Sparrowette
    Sparrowette
    5.0 Stars
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    February 12, 2007
    A smart and funny flick. Definitely worth watching. Both Woods and Downey give amazing performances.
  • puzledone1
    puzledone1
    5.0 Stars
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    January 21, 2007
    James Woods was just wonderful in this role. He gave the character all the heart and soul that it needed to make a true believer out of me.

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  • jorbrad96
    jorbrad96
    True Believer should be considered more of a cult favorite. This is an unrefined, non-big budget flick that rests soley on the writing and acting. Both deserve high grades. The Acting is an A across the board, the writing is a B+, even the cinemtography deserves acolades. Great angles and movement.
    Keeping in mind that this is an 80's movie, I would highly recommend it to anyone who like movies that have a few good twists and exciting acting.
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  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Joseph Ruben
  • Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
  • Released: January 1, 1989
  • DVD Released: April 3, 2001

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