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Just Cause
1995 102 min United States of America R 16+
★5.8
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Arne Glimcher
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Description
A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
US Gross:
$36.85M
Worldwide:
$36.85M
Starring
Sean Connery
Actor
Laurence Fishburne
Actor
Kate Capshaw
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Just Cause is a conventional 1995 thriller that relies heavily on its star-studded cast to elevate a formulaic and often contrived plot. While some viewers appreciate the sustained mystery and suspense, others find the narrative development predictable and the character motivations largely unconvincing.
| Acting | Ed Harris delivers a standout, chilling performance that captures genuine psychological intensity. | |
| Screenplay | The script leans on standard genre tropes and often simplistic plot mechanics that feel unoriginal. | |
| Pacing | The film maintains a consistent level of suspense and tension that keeps the mystery engaging for some viewers. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; some praise Connery's magnetic screen presence, while others find the cast's work staged and unnatural due to poor character depth. | |
| Screenplay | Reactions to the narrative structure are split; supporters appreciate the shifting perspectives and dynamic mystery, whereas critics dismiss the plot as contrived with unresolved themes. |