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The Trial of the Chicago 7
2020 130 min United States of America R 18+
★8.1
Drama, History
Director: Aaron Sorkin
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Description
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
Budget:
$35M
Worldwide:
$107,423
Starring
Eddie Redmayne
Actor
Alex Sharp
Actor
Sacha Baron Cohen
Actor
Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021
— Best Cast Ensemble
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Screenplay
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2021
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Picture (Drama)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021
— Best Cast Ensemble
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Original Song
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021
— Best Actor or Actress
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Director
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is widely regarded as a compelling and well-acted historical drama that effectively bridges past political unrest with contemporary relevance. While its sharp, dialogue-heavy script and energetic pacing earn consistent praise, some viewers find the filmmaking overly polished or disagree on the emotional payoff of the final act.
| Acting | Sacha Baron Cohen provides a standout performance, effectively balancing the anarchic humor and underlying gravity of Abbie Hoffman. | |
| Screenplay | The script features Sorkin’s signature razor-sharp, dialogue-driven style that keeps the courtroom proceedings engaging and fast-paced. | |
| Theme | The film successfully draws parallels between 1968 anti-war protests and modern social movements, prompting reflection on systemic justice. | |
| Ending | Opinions on the film's climax are split, with some finding the ending a powerful, expected resolution while others view it as a manipulative or overly sentimental "cringe-inducing" Hollywood trope. | |
| Direction | The directorial approach is a point of contention; some admire the polished, high-energy execution, while others argue it lacks the grit required to fully capture the intensity of the historical events. | |
| Editing | The use of non-linear editing and flashback structures receives mixed feedback, with some finding it creates a dynamic narrative and others feeling it creates unnecessary confusion or incoherence. |