Just Mercy

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3.0
Monroe County, unsurprisingly, doesnt welcome a young black lawyer, particularly one looking to free the man theyve already judged and juried as the k .. EW
3.1
Stevenson is so noble and flawless that hes a credible bore unless you focus on Jordans physicality. Rogerebert
3.0
The final piece is Foxx, whos very good as Johnny D., hardened and reluctant to hope anymore. Common Sense Media
3.0
Stevensons investigation doesnt contain nearly enough twists to justify the 136 minute runtime, especially given how many of its circumstances are pre .. Indie Wire
4.5
There were moments you wish it was shorter. Yet if the chain of courtroom battles at the end spin around facts we already know, whats unpredictable is .. Variety
4.0
An ultimately heart warming watch that argues passionately for justice, community and kindness. Time Out
3.0
Just Mercy is a straightforward, no frills drama that does have an undeniably emotive effect. The Guardian
2.5
The film around Michael B. Jordan plays like a lesson on justice being taught by self aware actors, but he lives Bryans pain, imbuing Just Mercy with ..
4.4
Both on a macro and micro level then, Just Mercy which takes its title from Stevensons book might feel like something weve seen before.
4.5
Although conventional in its approach, the film is a forceful reckoning of a broken legal system. Screen Daily
3.0
Destin Daniel Crettons adaption of Bryan Stevensons memoir is a populist cry to recognize racial injustice as systemic rather than interpersonal. Collider
4.5
I fully recognize that a lot of people dont seek out entertainment thats a bummer. Collider
4.5
Not unlike Todd Hayness recent Dark Waters, Just Mercy doesnt mess too much with a familiar template, opting instead to focus on the very real human s .. Vulture
4.5
A sturdy example of this genre, in which persistence and faith lead to the righting of terrible wrongs, it will likely move younger viewers who havent .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Crettons filmmaking technique is straightforward, but his lack of frills allows the viewer to soak in the emotions of every situation.
4.5
Just Mercy is saved from being an earnest, inert courtroom drama when it spends time on death row, where it is opened up and given depth by two strong .. The New York Times
3.8
Just Mercy occasionally relies on the expected clichs of the genre, and it doesnt play many new notes but its rarely off key. Most importantly, its ge .. Paste Magazine
1.5
Just Mercy too often comes across like just another plodding legal drama in which everything unfolds with clockwork precision, but precious little pas .. E Film Critic
3.0
Jordan... has steel and energy in his part, and... Foxx... gives a beautifully modulated, unflashy and quietly moving performance, easily his best in .. Telegraph
4.5
Just Mercy is a handsome, impeccably mounted tribute to his activism and also his fellow advocates.
4.5
The film portrays the ferocious resistance of some people to the possibility that this man had nothing to do with the crime. And thats when Just Mercy ..
4.5
Incredibly affecting, compelling, and bolstered by phenomenal performances, Just Mercy is a masterfully executed film that settles in your bones and d .. The Young Folks
3.0
An important story of injustice inspires but fails to fully ignite, despite two towering central performances from Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan.
3.5
If youre going to cast someone like Larson, at least give the part some weight. JoBlo
3.5
Just Mercy is a powerful, if standard, tale of fighting for justice, buoyed by director Destin Daniel Crettons steady hand and solid performances. Screen Rant
3.8
Yet Jordan and Foxx take the little material theyre given and play it as deep as possible, turning in memorable, eventually gut punching performances. The Globe And Mail
3.5
For a movie about a man on death row, a sense of storytelling urgency lacks in the first half of the film.
3.0
A formula that has succeeded before; it does so again here, even if one occasionally regrets a lack of subtlety in the telling. One Guys Opinion
3.8
And thats not because the words dont pop up, here and there, and arent apt and deserved. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Despite the whiff of Oscar bait surrounding the production, its a well made, affecting tale about do gooders who do good rather than merely muddying t .. ReelViews
3.0
Cretton and co writer Andrew Lanham certainly have passion for their message, but they bury the potency of their ideas in T.V. movie style turns of le .. Blu Ray
4.5
Elegant close ups do well to center people over politics, putting a literal face to the injustice at hand. Chicago Reader
3.8
Just Mercy may seem like a familiar tale (which unintentionally might be the most damning indictment of capital punishment), but its elevated by its p .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Jordan is more a sounding board for his clients as he tries to maneuver thru hate, prejudice, racism and a gross miscarriages of justice,
2.0
Cretton delivers his most disappointing work to date, a mediocre, clich ridden, speechifying tale of the fight to free an innocent black man railroade ..
3.8
Even if often predictable, Crettons engaging drama overcomes its shortcomings with watchable empathy and grace. Usa Today
3.8
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton has infused Just Mercy with a matter of fact sensibility that suits his and Andrew Lanhams familiar screenplay quite w .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
The movie is very impactful. You take it with you when you leave the theater. You Tube
3.5
Jamie Foxx is deservedly getting award buzz for this movie but it is Tim Blake Nelson who gives the most award worthy performance. You Tube
4.5
The film has this kind of slow burn quality, it has a very good ensemble cast. You Tube
3.3
Its competently made... Thought has been put into this production, and again, Im completely a hundred percent on the side of everything it has to say. .. You Tube
4.5
A very sympathetic, almost sweet tone for this gut wrenching story... You Tube
3.0
The true story of a lawyer trying to free a wrongly convicted black man from death row in 1990s Alabama, Destin Daniel Crettons film struggles to turn .. The Times
2.0
This is an emotionally powerful film with excellent performances by Jordan, Foxx, Larson and others. Lariat
1.5
You truly care what happens and root for the underdogs to prevail. (Full Content Review for Parents Violence, Profanity, etc. also Available) Screen It
4.0
CJ Entertainment Oscars 2020 Best Picture contenders Jojo Rabbit Taika Waititis film has divided critics. Independent
4.0
Here in Alabama, he tells Stevenson, youre guilty from the moment youre born. Rolling Stone
2.5
Its a surprisingly unambitious movie from talented filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Just Mercy isnt a groundbreaking film, but its an optimistic one. Decider
4.5
The kind of film that poses the question, Is it OK to be preachy if youre doing it for a very good cause The Wrap
3.8
What distinguishes Just Mercy are the excellent performances from Jordan and Foxx, and an overall sensitive touch from writer director Destin Daniel C .. News Day
4.5
And Jamie Foxxs stunningly internalised performance goes a long way in earning the audiences affections. Hindustan Times
3.0
With the exception of Foxxs moving performances, Just Mercy delivers little you cant get from simply watching the news. Az Central
4.0
Jordan, however, is completely persuasive. The virtues possessed by Stevenson are all on the quiet side. His analytical flair is matched by his patien .. Smh
4.5
Cretton doesnt dramatize the actual murder, keeping the film from drifting too far into lurid true crime territory. Npr
4.4
Its a tough minded and hopeful movie because it is unusually interested in making us see difficult truths and care about people we might prefer to for .. Star Tribune
3.5
A few years ago, writer (with Andrew Lanham) and director Destin Daniel Cretton gave us the deeply compassionate but never sentimental foster care dra ..
3.8
Strong performances, especially by Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Tim Blake Nelson, help make the message a movie. Toronto Star
1.5
This compelling movie boasts a couple of suspenseful courtroom scenes, but most of the drama relates to hard work and a dedication to making sure equa .. Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
The film is never subtle or nuanced, which plays into what viewers want from social justice dramas.... Just Mercy is Oscar bait that showcases Stevens .. Salon
1.5
Its clear why Cretton and Lanham thought restraint might be the best approach: The twists and turns in Stevensons journey to exonerate McMillian need .. Slate
4.5
Its a layered performance, one that doesnt necessarily focus on the big emotional beats, but finds its footing in the quietly devastating moments. Film Inquiry
4.5
His performance isnt flashy like Bennings but all the more powerful for it. Film Inquiry
3.8
Rarely if ever has the death penalty and the damage its inequitable application inflicts on everyone from prison employees to family members of the ac .. Observer
3.0
If youre a particular fan of the talents involved, youll find moderate enjoyment here, but otherwise, you might feel a creeping sense of dj vu. Flickering Myth
3.0
A feel good uplifting legal exercise that would fall flat if not for the incredible acting across the board Flickering Myth
1.5
Powerfully understated performances, built on the foundations of some incredible real life events, cant prevent Just Mercy from being a nuts and bolts .. Flickering Myth
3.8
Law enforcement isnt making things easy either as they attempt to overturn their convictions. Flim Threet
4.5
This devastatingly affecting drama, based on a true story, reveals outrageous abuses in the justice system ones that have hardly been redressed. New Yorker
3.0
Yes, kind of like To Kill a Mockingbird with Michael B. Jordan as Atticus Finch. But Jordan and Jamie Foxx make this Destin Daniel Cretton real life, .. Boston Herald
3.0
At its best moments, you cannot help but have your heart broken: Foxx doesnt have to say anything; his prison weathered face is map of pain and humili .. The New Indian Express
3.0
Even with its flaws, Just Mercy is an engaging experience, and it is further evidence of Michael B. Jordans excellence. The Film Stage
3.1
Just Mercy is solid, meat and potatoes docudrama filmmaking, if you dont mind a first rate story of systemic injustice undercut by second rate dialogu .. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Larson, Tim Blake Nelson. Boston Globe
3.0
We meet Stevenson when hes still a fresh faced intern, sent from Harvard Law to visit a death row inmate in Alabama. Uproxx
4.0
At first, its a well intentioned enterprise without an office or a hope. The Irish Times
4.5
The films power lies in the brutality of its true story, and yet that narrative stays within fairly conventional bounds precisely because of Crettons .. The Atlantic
4.5
Larson also delivers the kind of solid performance youd expect from a Best Actress Oscar winner. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
Its all pretty standard stuff that remains relatively true to the history of the events it portrays and adheres to the maxim that a formula that isnt .. Birth Movies Death
4.0
Still, by the time you reach the end and realise how closely the film makers have stuck to the facts you wont care. That the truth will out is enterta .. Standard
4.5
Thanks to Destin Daniel Crettons effective direction and this ensembles sensitive performances, Just Mercy quite nearly shakes the formulaic nature of .. Pajiba
3.8
Based on Stevensons best selling memoir, Just Mercy is a solid rebound for Short Term 12 filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton after the shockingly forgetta .. Movie Freak
3.0
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Just Mercy follows a predictable path that is nonetheless rousing due to the strength of its real life elements. Detroit News
4.5
ScreenDaily: This is a message movie, and as such, it doesnt mince words. Firstpost
4.5
Two years later, hes back as a full blown lawyer, working for a group that seeks to assist those who were denied fair trials or adequate representatio .. Cnn
5.0
Bryan repeatedly encounters people who dont care about facts or evidence. Aisle Seat
3.5
The courtroom drama component of this solid production arrives relatively late, but is well worth sticking around for, simply due to the resounding em .. Herald Sun
4.5
Cretton doesnt allow us to look away from what its like to take a life. Tumblr
3.0
Yet just because Just Mercy follows this storytelling formula to a large extent, doesnt mean it isnt good. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
In spite of its shortcomings, Just Mercy is still the sort of film thats worth watching and absorbing and discussing, because the story it tells has n .. Vox
4.0
Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx are the standout performers in this affecting but largely systematic telling of Bryan Stevensons work on death row. Hey U Guys
3.0
Just Mercy is clearly a film with its heart squarely in the right place. But the broad strokes are just too familiar here, and try as he might, Cretto .. The Play List
2.0
As a heroic lawyer, Jordan (who also served as producer) is more refined and dignified than all the movie lawyers (and perhaps real life lawyers) befo .. Now Toronto
3.8
....this legal drama manages to balance hard truths with an unwaveringly empathetic eye. Film Ink
2.0
The story of McMillan (who died in 2013) and Stevenson deserved much better than what they get here. Maki At The Movies
3.5
Bryan doesnt know exactly what hell do once he graduates, but hes intent on helping people and conversing with death row inmates seems like an underse ..
4.5
JustMercy is a powerful, emotional, and alarming look into the criminal justice system. Jamie Foxx and Rob Morgan deliver stellar performances. You Tube
3.5
Just Mercy wont enlighten viewers with groundbreaking insights, but its an inspiring reminder of a deeply flawed and socially unbalanced legal system, .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Theres a good rapport between the two, though going up against an old pro like Foxx, Jordan doesnt always keep pace. Lw Lies
3.0
The markers of the story are so familiar (venal law enforcement, leaned on witnesses, the courtroom), it takes nerve to tell it this simply. Ft
4.5
In the what film was robbed of an Oscar this year debate, the case is closed. Stuff
4.4
Just Mercy is a good movie in that it tells an important story in a straightforward, unequivocal fashion. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
...a testament to what talented actors can do with material that might otherwise be stifling. Larsen On Film
4.5
These two sterling actors confidently build to those rousing moments, when true justice is finally served. Vanity Fair
4.5
The pacing is good, the atmosphere authentic, and even the paperwork which is where the real revolutions in law occur has a certain kinetic quality to .. Wsj
3.0
At times it feels like a cloying Lifetime movie; a little too uplifting for the heavy subject matter. Patriot Ledger
3.0
Its hard to fault a movie thats so dedicated to bringing attention to an important story, even if its storytelling doesnt make much of an impression. Film
3.8
Just Mercy isnt a flawless film, but its a film that is impossible to ignore and absolutely should not be ignored.
4.5
Based on the book written by Stevenson, Just Mercy doesnt shy from how shoddy the criminal justice system can be. Ign
3.8
...a sobering reminder of a deeply flawed, socially unbalanced legal system that to this day often turns its back on persons of color who cant afford .. Chicago Sun Times
1.0
Its good acting at its finest in this preaching to the choir right to life drama that might have worked had the filmmakers chosen to show the audience .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
Cretton doesnt allow us to look away from what its like to take a life. Film Companion
3.5
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx give powerful performances in a compelling new true story set on Death Row , Alabama. Dead Line
4.0
You might see it all coming, but Just Mercy will break and lift your heart regardless. Crettons steady, unshowy direction lets his story and actors sp .. One Room With A View
3.0
Why fix something if it isnt broken Musically, the score hits all the right beats. Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Nonetheless, Destin Daniel Crettons lightly bloated 136 minute feature comes off as a slickly produced, assembly line, Hollywood feel OK project that .. Daily Herald
3.8
Likewise, the affecting but formulaic storytelling fall short of the transcendent power of Harper Lees prose and Horton Footes adaptation. Awards Circuit
1.5
This focus isnt consistent, though, as the films structure is too impatient despite its 136 minute runtime. Bitly
4.0
Here, hes not a showy director, instead stirring together his top notch ingredients and letting it bake. Bitly
3.0
But Cretton doesnt let this considerable star power overwhelm the movie, or turn it into awards season showboating. Film Avclub
4.5
Just Mercy indicts the death penalty as an indefensible punishment that often ensnares spotlessly innocent victims. The Daily Beast
2.5
Simply put, the parts of Just Mercy that arent pandering Oscarbaity claptrap with a showily mournful Jamie Foxx and lots of big emotional splats are a .. Alternate Ending
4.5
This moment could easily become exploitative, but Cretton doesnt focus on the act itself, he focuses on the toll execution takes on ones humanity. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Despite its flaws, Just Mercy is that rarity a movie that inspires; a story that brings light. Seattle Times
3.0
Between the hopeful, JUST MERCY and the more distant CLEMENCY filmmakers have been challenging the idea of capital punishment, or at the very least, t .. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Its a pleasure, after all the high profile, much ballyhooed holiday releases, to get wrapped up in such a thoughtfully conceived, well written, stirri .. East Bay Express
4.0
Rather than multifaceted characters, theyre good people doing good things. Seven Day Svt
3.5
And it serves as a reminder of how powerful the medium can be in its best moments. National Post
4.5
Its a story thats been told time and again, yes, but one that keeps needing to be told and when a film such as this is capable of inspiring passionate .. Bfi
1.5
an earnest and important film about the still festering sore of race in todays America though when pitted against inveterate, sneering prejudice, its .. Bfi
3.0
If Just Mercy doesnt aim high as a film, it tells its story effectively, and the story itself is powerful enough to overcome the movies shortcomings. Original Cin
3.1
A worthy exploration of a system that needs shaking up and the people willing to do it. Third Coast Review
4.0
Cretton effectively adapts the unbelievable true story of Bryan Stevenson for todays audience, and promotes the movies principles without melodrama. Cultured Vultures
3.5
Director Destin Daniel Cretton (who directed the Larson movie Short Term 12) wisely doesnt keep the McMillian case in a vacuum. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
After his electrifying appearance in Black Panther, here Jordan is a lawyer whose only superpowers are his integrity and his constant courtesy. Movie Mom
5.0
The film is well paced and Mr. Crettons direction is spot on, his camera capturing the little things that help make the story a powerful one. He has d .. Media Mikes
3.8
Just Mercy isnt the best movie that could have been made from its subject, but its good enough. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
So if theres one weakness in the film, its that it sometimes veers into hagiography. Ap News
3.8
It isnt until Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) arrives on the scene that theres even a glimmer of hope that McMillian will be exonerated and thus avoid t .. Film Frenzy
3.0
The actors deliver their lines with sincerity, but sometimes it doesnt sound quite right. Assignment X
3.5
But while Jordan delivers an incredible performance, its Foxx who steals the show. Spectrum Culture
4.5
As a work of cinema, though, Just Mercy is a curiously restrained piece. Mash Able
4.5
Michael B. Jordan, Rob Morgan and Jaime Foxx are giving career best performances in this true life story of one lawyer determined to rep those unjustl .. Wp Me
4.0
Thankfully, its a far cry from the cardboard flat 20/20 isms of last summers Brian Banks.) Mid West Film Journal
4.5
Its a good role for Larson and likable and impressive performance. Vulture
3.1
This makes Just Mercy a flawed, obvious movie thats not as powerful or thought provoking as it should have been. Tulsa World
4.5
When McMillan (Jamie Foxx) first meets Harvard educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan), hes deeply skeptical. Washington City Paper
0.5
This compelling series of events, along with a plethora of A list cast members, makes for a moving watch as Foxx truly provides a performance worthy o .. Film Ireland
1.5
Dialogue as unwieldy with information and insistent in pathos as Just Mercys goes down easier when spoken by this caliber of actors. Battleship Pretension
3.0
Summing up: Sterling performances are the highlight of a worthy legal drama that simmers rather than explodes. Screen Anarchy
3.0
No question, Just Mercy is a conventional legal drama, but theres no denying that Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx power the real life story of Bryan S .. The Only Critic
3.8
Just Mercy works as a courtroom drama, but it doesnt leave race aside. Heral
3.5
The first hour depicts the long slog of justice with flat, uninspiring scenarios, and mediocre visuals revealing anti death penalty messages. Sify
3.0
Like To Kill a Mockingbird, Just Mercy offers a typically grim portrait of the American justice system. Firstpost
3.8
And while having its heart in the right place doesnt necessarily make a film good, its hard not to get swept up in the human drama of it all. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.8
Still, though its frustrating that the film isnt better, the performances and message pull us through the weaker parts. Film Festival Today
3.5
With a welcome lack of political grandstanding (even filibustering) and award friendly speechifying, this does tend to go on a bit, but theres still a .. Adelaide Review
3.0
Theres a compelling enough courtroom drama thats drawn out near the end, which is mostly disappointing because it makes the movie feel too long. Screen Zealots
1.5
Just Mercy has ideas and conviction. Its thoroughness thats lacking. The Spool
3.8
Just Mercy showcases how talented an observational filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton is. Hollywood News
4.5
Somehow that message never gains the power it should have, and were left with a film thats easy to respect, but hard to admire. Emotionally, Just Merc .. Saportare Port
4.5
This goes to Destin Daniel Crettons excellent directing and screenwriting. Geeks Of Color
3.0
Moving and inspirational, Just Mercy deserves your attention. Full review in Spanish
4.5
Its a real life, gripping story told terrifically by a stunning cast including Jordan, Foxx, Larson, and Nelson. FlickDirect
2.5
That said, Just Mercy doesnt go beyond the common stereotype for such films. Mid Day
4.0
Still, the ending is uplifting and satisfying with a forceful but important message for all. Entertainment Ie
3.8
That racism is so engrained in the Alabama psyche that McMillan himself tells Bryan, You dont know what youre getting yourself into here in Alabama wh .. Movie Cricket
3.8
It may not be subtle, its certainly preaching to the cheap seats, but Ill be damned if this thing doesnt rattle the rafters. From the Front Row
3.8
Something that would make this an extraordinary tale about injustice. Dwight Brown Ink
2.0
The story isnt trying to be brave in its presentation of racial discrimination; it is content to reveal its facts clearly. City Beat
3.0
Could it have been told in a better fashion, one that doesnt have it unfolding in such a straightforward, predictable manner Thats a point thats defin .. The Blus Pot
4.5
What makes this film particularly valuable is the effective dramatic story, the sociopolitical implications of the case, and above all the excellent p .. La Nación (Argentina)
2.0
An important film that unfortunately falls into too many conventions.
4.5
Crettons Just Mercy is a moving film with committed performances. World Socialist Web Site
3.0
We understand this because McMillian (Jamie Foxx) isnt Stevensons (Michael B. Jordan) only client. Jaredmobarak
4.5
Here in 2020, ya gotta love a call for empathy, especially one that comes in the form of speaking truth to power.
5.0
The story itself is riveting, but its the characters that bring the story about the death penalty to life. Daily Journal
3.0
Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan elevate an all too familiar tale of when Southern hospitality meets rogue justice. The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
In nearly every scene, we see the resignation, anger and possible hope hes acquired over the years. The Movie Minute
4.0
Overall, Just Mercy offers a compelling narrative with strong performances from Jordan, Larson and Foxx. Flick Feast
4.0
Just Mercy puts its entire thesis into perspective in a succinct way. Prejudice and injustice are an easy tool used by the system, and the fight to up .. ComicBook.com
4.4
Fantastic performances from Jordan and Foxx while shedding light on the trailblazing work accomplished by Stevenson, Ansley and the Equal Justice Init .. Victoria Advocate
4.5
A wonderful film that does not forget where it comes from (with a deliciously ironic nod to the classic starring Gregory Peck in 1962) or the iron str .. Fotogramas
4.0
Cretton offers transcendental moments that are so eloquent and genuinely empathetic toward its main characters. Fotogramas
1.5
Theres very little that separates this visually or textually from every other movie of its ilk that came before... Vanyaland
4.5
Can justice exist without mercy or equality ... Ultimately thats what Just Mercy is about. idobi.com
4.5
Just Mercy has the right elements for a gripping courtroom drama... but cant quite bring it all together in a compelling way. That Shelf
2.5
A big screen depiction of how this injustice got miraculously overturned needs to be told via more than just a generic procedural. The Digital Fix
3.8
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx shine in the true story of a man wrongfully imprisoned and the civil rights hero who fights for him in Destin Daniel .. Awards Watch
4.5
Richardson realizes that he doesnt below in prison; Morgans performance is exquisite and heart wrenching. Arts Fuse
4.5
Yes, Just Mercy is yet another Oscar bait flick that reminds us there are still plenty of racist ass people out there (as if our president doesnt do t .. Nashville Scene
3.0
Its that exploration that elevates Just Mercy even slightly above its genre counterparts. Smash Cut Reviews
1.5
Just Mercy could do more to explore the interesting characters he presents. Cocalecas
3.0
The acting in Just Mercy is top notch with Jordans star power taking charge as his Stevenson displays a bold charisma and extreme likability while nev .. Reel Reviews
4.5
Much like the real life Stevenson in a courtroom, director and co screenwriter Destin Daniel Cretton lays out this case against the death penalty and .. Shadow And Act
4.0
Its a film that is packed with incredible talent (Oscar winner Jamie Fox, Michael B. Jordan, Oscar winner Brie Larson, Rob Morgan, OShea Jackson, Jr., .. Elements of Madness
3.0
...outside of one great performance, its a bit too straight laced and straight forward to add anything new. Movie Show Plus
4.4
Stevenson insists the evidence doesnt add up, suspecting coerced testimony by a desperate criminal. Wtop
4.0
Everyone involved seems invigorated by the story that theyre telling, and it makes for a lot of electrifying drama. VultureHound
4.0
It doesnt mean the story behind Just Mercy doesnt deserve to be told.
4.5
It gets its point across so very well, and the movie can be as formulaic as it wants to be if you walk away knowing something and it does its job well .. Double Toasted
1.5
He doesnt care if the right person is punished, as long as the townspeople think hes carrying out justice and his good reputation remains intact. Seventh Row
4.4
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx are superb in this absorbing, powerful and urgent story about the inequalities and prejudices that exist in Americas ..
3.0
Malick fans will undoubtedly revel in the auteurs intimate look at this admirable noble man. Times of Malta
4.5
Simply told with limited theatrics and anchored by some weighty vulnerable performances, Just Mercy is an excellent watch. Newshub (NZ)
4.5
Just Mercy would be an Oscar contender if 2019 werent already one of the strongest movie years in recent memory. CultureMap
5.0
Just Mercy doesnt always make for easy viewing, but its not a film you should ignore, even if it doesnt appear to be receiving the awards attention it .. ComicBookMovie.com
3.1
A competent, if predictable, treatment of Bryan Stevensons bestselling book. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
4.5
In the least heralded great performance of 2019, (Rob) Morgan blows audiences away with a remorseful passion mixed with bewilderment and confusion...
1.5
Director Destin Daniel Cretton handles courtroom scenes well but resorts to bland visuals elsewhere except for scenes set in prison, particularly one .. Boulder Weekly
3.8
Chuck says: A satisfying social justice procedural, this film suffers from being overly familiar. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
Rarely has the value of a human life received such a soulful, soaring cinematic presentation. Asheville Movies
2.0
However, despite the paint by numbers framework, Crettons biopic succeeds in giving deep emotional weight to its portrait of the earlier years in Stev ..
3.0
Just Mercy fails to cover any new ground but its powerful story of perseverance runs the gamut of emotions. Texas Art & Film
2.0
The characters, the story, and the subject matter of the film demand to be discussed and lauded, but the movie itself is not only conventional but ope ..
3.0
In Just Mercy, Stevensons arrival, fresh out of Harvard Law School, nattily dressed and ready to change the world, finds sobering realities awaiting h .. Should I See It
4.5
Just Mercy is an important venture that highlights both how far weve come as a society yet how much further we have to travel in order to truly achiev .. This is Film
4.5
Cretton and his team have created a sensory experience for the viewer.
3.0
Just Mercy will leave little trace in both the history of the cinema and the memory of its spectators. But that trail, of course, will be formed by go ..
3.5
Bolstered by strong performances throughout, the film enters as a strong voice in the ongoing conversation about race and bigotry in the U.S. justice .. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
1.5
Yes, the story is touching, but the movie generates more pity than anger. A mistake, once racism in the United States remains as rampant as ever. El Universal
3.5
Based on a true story and a real man in Bryan Stevenson, the film is as powerful as this mans conviction. Orcasound
4.5
Its an accessible crowd pleaser with powerful drama and surprising levity and deserves a watch based on its inspirational telling of a fight for justi ..
3.0
Though a conventional biopic, this film is inspirational, giving hope during its opening Christmas week that the world is changing for the better. Big Apple Reviews
4.5
This is around the time where Destin Daniel Crettons emotionally raw adaptation of Just Mercy begins. MovieJawn
4.0
This is an important movie to watch right now as we talk about injustice, doing the right thing... Podomatic
1.5
Should McMillian forgive him Its an interesting question, though Cretton isnt particularly compelled by it. Flicks
3.8
While Just Mercy checks the requisite boxes, it feels like it doesnt quite deliver the material to truly make use of Jordan and Foxxs considerable tal .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.0
Moreover, the yarn concentrates so completely on legal maneuvering and moral outrage that theres little room for personal drama.
4.0
You dont know what youre into down here in Alabama, when youre guilty from the moment youre born. FlixChatter Film Blog
4.5
Its a new twist on the old formula of Yankee lawyers who come to the South and find a wall of community resistance to racial equality and injustice, b .. The Undefeated
4.0
The work of director and co writer Destin Daniel Cretton is simply fascinating and the story of Bryan Stevenson worth telling. Star Telegram
4.5
If youre hesitant to watch or think it might make you uncomfortable, then thats why you should see it. Lola Lambchops
3.0
Jamie Foxx commands the camera to pay attention. When he is not on screen, director Cretton loses his way. The power of this true story overcomes the ..
1.5
portrayal of Stevenson is sympathetic if a little too saintly, but when he spouts legalese, he sounds more like an actor reciting memorized lines than .. Arts At L
4.0
The McMillian case shocks and surprises where dramatization only accentuates the preposterousness we rightfully root against. 25YL (25 Years Later)
3.0
Now, weve Just Mercy, another tale of black people being victimised. City Press (South Africa)
4.5
A frenzied day of Twitter activism doesnt move the needle; a decade of focused, organized action might. The Gospel Coalition
3.5
The first hour depicts the long slog of justice with flat, uninspiring scenarios, and mediocre visuals revealing anti death penalty messages. Glamsham
4.0
His onscreen charisma is hard to compete with but Michael doesnt let his charming personality take away from telling the story of an extraordinary man ..
4.8
But the fightas achingly painful and unjust as it may bewill likely never be completely won. Indian Country Today
4.0
Just Mercy is a very human drama and powerful film with moving performances by Jamie Foxx, Michael B Jordan, and its supporting cast. Nerd Reactor
5.0
His characters face difficult choices, and dont always make the right ones.
4.5
Just Mercy doesnt preach to its audience. It simply shows us the irrefutable facts and allows us to draw our own inevitable conclusions. The Screen Scene
1.5
Just Mercy largely wastes an intriguing story in a field of mediocrity and the Blu ray release isnt a whole lot better. Edge Media Network
4.5
Foxx is especially vibrant as McMillan, a man who knows hes done wrong but not enough to warrant being executed. FanSided
3.1
While theres something to be said for a historical film that articulates its timely purpose and connection so coherently...Just Mercys spoon fed appro .. Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
2.8
And, together with Foxx, Nelson provides the emotional punch that McMillians heartbreaking story deserves. MeierMovies.com
4.5
Foxxs performance as McMillian continues to haunt me. He transforms from the easygoing lumberjack to a stifled, cautious prisoner, who, after so many .. Isthmus
2.5
Safe and stagnant, this movie has nothing of the books considerable breadth or import.
3.0
Its hard enough to make a movie about class tension thats not preachy. Broadstreet Review
4.5
Foxx...subtle facial expressions convey McMillans stoicism as well as his conflicted emotions from fury to hope.
4.5
This is Jordan and Foxxs show, and the duo has terrific acting chemistry even when Just Mercy stretches on a bit longer than maybe it needs to. New York Post
3.0
Director/Co Screenwriter Destin Daniel Crettons heartbreaking account of Walter McMillians imprisonment is based on Bryan Stevensons best selling book .. Crum on Showbiz
4.3
Based on the book written by Stevenson, Just Mercy doesnt shy from how shoddy the criminal justice system can be. Ign
4.4
Just Mercy provides a compelling argument for seeking real justice. It shows us that everyone isnt about what is right but what is expedient and this .. Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcas ..
2.5
Thats not a bad thing, especially when everything is executed earnestly, but it doesnt offer any new information, and some of the powerhouse cast feel .. Pride.com



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