Philadelphia

  • 1993


MOVIE IS conspicuous compelling effective predictable dramatic
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Positive Reviews 17
Average Rating 4.0/5
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5.0
Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington give blockbuster performances in this intense drama with a timely and compelling plot. Common Sense Media
4.5
But the true heartbreak isnt Charlies gory death: Its what comes next. Indie Wire
4.5
To emphasize the redundancy of Macs transformation, this time, they dont even care hes changed.) Indie Wire
3.0
Comprised of enough little moments that provide all the richness and grace we need to get us past the films more inelegant moments. Austin Chronicle
4.4
By the time the trial reaches its conclusion, the predictable outcome serves mostly as counterpoint for the movies real ending. Rogerebert
4.0
In Philadelphia, a Columbia TriStar Home Video release, Tom Hanks stars as Andrew Beckett, a talented lawyer at the peak of his career.He has just bee .. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
I have no problems with the films ideology; I just wish it went deeper in exploring homophobia and discrimination. Emanuellevy
3.2
And Demmes portrait of antigay prejudice never cuts deep enough to tweak the audiences feelings. Ew
3.0
In its appeal to the emotions, its showy dramatic role for Hanks and its purposeful courtroom fireworks between Washington and pitiless opposing trial .. Empire
4.0
As a courtroom drama it is extremely effective, and a fine cast, which includes Mary Steenburgen and Joanne Woodward, stirs the emotions without senti .. Bbc
2.5
Edward G. Bulwer Lytton said, It is difficult to say who do you the most harm: enemies with the worst intentions or friends with the best. Slant Magazine
5.0
Only a screenplay written with great skill can make an abrasive protagonist compelling and tolerable for more than three hours. Mr Brown Movies
4.4
The entire speech rings false, like something out of an anti homosexual pamphlet. ReelViews
3.1
What remains most striking about Philadelphia may be the way Demme and longtime cinematographer Tak Fujimoto shoot the film, with a conspicuous emphas .. Groucho Reviews
3.8
Still, its very well made, with its heart in the right place, and well worth a look. Deseret News
5.0
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
4.0
The film has a an intimate feel that is familiar to viewers in big cities where meaningful stories exist one on top of another like different floors i .. Ancho Rage Press
4.0
This is a movie that everyone should see. It is a very effective examination of these experiences during the early 90s. Medium Popcorn



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