Roman J. Israel, Esq.
2017 · 2h 2m · Drama, Crime, Thriller
Denzel Washington gives a committed performance in this well-intentioned drama, but the middling scores tell the truth: it's a messy, uneven film that can't quite decide what story it wants to tell. Skip it tonight unless you're a devoted Washington fan willing to overlook a frustrating third act.
Plot
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.
Director: Dan Gilroy
Cast: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt, Amanda Warren
