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Legal Eagles
1986 116 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.0
Comedy, Crime
Director: Ivan Reitman
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Description
District Attorney Tom Logan is set for higher office, at least until he becomes involved with defence lawyer Laura Kelly and her unpredictable client Chelsea Deardon. It seems the least of Chelsea's crimes is the theft of a very valuable painting, but as the women persuade Logan to investigate further and to cut some official corners, a much more sinister scenario starts to emerge.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$49.85M
Worldwide:
$93.15M
Starring
Robert Redford
Actor
Debra Winger
Actor
Daryl Hannah
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Legal Eagles is generally perceived as a watchable but lightweight blend of detective mystery and comedy. While critics appreciate the film's coherent plot and charming performances from its leads, the character of Chelsea remains a significant point of contention that hinders the movie's overall impact.
| Acting | Robert Redford and Debra Winger deliver engaging, charming performances that anchor the film's narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The mystery narrative is constructed coherently, successfully sustaining tension until the final reveal. | |
| Acting | Daryl Hannah’s portrayal of Chelsea is viewed as unnatural and inconsistent, with her character's unstable nature disrupting the film's romantic and dramatic flow. | |
| Direction | The director's attempt to market the film as a comedy in the vein of 'Ghostbusters' is considered misleading given the movie's lighter, melodramatic tone. |