The lead role of Jackie D, is played by Vin
Diesel, which is a huge departure from his usual bad-ass, action hero
performances. The narrative rests heavily on his character and his performance
is just fabulous. Historically, Jacky D
was a lovable character, who won the hearts of the jury and the public, and in
keeping with that, Vin Diesel delivers a Jackie D, who from his smile,
mannerisms, and dialog delivery, is truly warm, and all heart. If anyone was
under the impression that Vin Diesel was all about crazy, modern, in your face,
action roles, guess again. His standout performance in Find Me Guilty,
is testimony to his acting chops. Other memorable supporting acts include Ron
Silver who plays the judge, and Peter Dinklage of Game of Thrones Fame.
Expect great character dynamics, and solid acting, adding a level of intensity
to even simple scenes. Though the movie starts of a little slow, it becomes
incredibly gripping as it develops. The closing moments are downright
emotional. The jazz music that plays throughout in the background is a nice
touch, adding to the setting and context of the period. The 6 channel DTS
surround soundtrack serves the movie well, creating a fitting courtroom
ambience, and ensuring clear dialog delivery from the center channel. If you
enjoy courtroom dramas, you'll love Find Me Guilty. It should come as no
surprise that the man who brought us 12 Angry Men in 1957, continues to
blow us away in this genre. Kudos to Sidney Lumet for yet another work of
art.
My Recommendation: Kick Ass (A
courtroom masterpiece, both in terms of direction and performance)
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