The Devil's Advocate

Name: The Devil's Advocate
Director: Taylor Hackford
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey

1997Dir. Taylor Hackford2h 24m

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Runtime2h 24m

Released1997

Budget$57M

Box office$153M

DirectorTaylor Hackford

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The Devil's Advocate is a wild ride through moral ambiguity and ambition. Taylor Hackford manages to blend legal drama with horror in a way that feels fresh, thanks largely to Al Pacino's over-the-top performance, which really steals the show. Keanu Reeves as Kevin Lomax brings that naive intensity, and you can feel the tension build as he gets deeper into this morally murky world. The practical effects, especially during some of the more surreal moments, add a layer of unease. The pacing feels deliberate, almost suffocating at times, adding to the atmosphere. It's interesting how it grapples with themes of power, temptation, and the cost of success, which feels very much rooted in its late '90s setting.

Released on VHS and DVD; Blu-ray in 2011.Features a commentary track with director Taylor Hackford.Cinematography by Philippe Rousselot; notable for its rich visual style.