From master storyteller John Grisham and the director of Don't Say A Word comes a taut suspense-thriller that "grabs hold of you and never lets go" (Philadelphia Metro). In their first film together, screen legends Gene Ha... more »ckman and Dustin Hoffman face off in this electrifying nail-biter about a ruthless jury consultant who'll do anything to win. With lives and millions of dollars at stake, the fixer plays a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a jury member (John Cusack) and a mysterious woman (Rachel Weisz) who offer to "deliver" the verdict to the highest bidder. Packed with danger, intrigue and pulse-pounding twists and turns, Runaway Jury rules!« less
A runaway balloon that was exciting at first but then exploded!
Vernon P. (Merlin) Reviewed on 3/19/2014...
This movie is good as it's own story, but John Grisham should have never agreed to let them put the name of his book on this. There is no relationship between this movie and the book by Grisham. Gary Fleder made this for the sole purpose of pushing his own liberal agenda, and changed major plot points of the story to accomplish his goal.
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Sandra W. from HAGERSTOWN, MD Reviewed on 3/2/2011...
I found this to be an excellent movie that fairly well followed John Grisham's book. There is a bit of a stretch of the legal system as others have mentioned, but it makes for a better movie and better entertainment. Hackman and Hoffman are excellent as is Cusack. I found this to be one that I'd recommend to anyone who likes legal thrillers.
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Nancy W. from CHARLOTTE, NC Reviewed on 1/1/2011...
Good movie and if you've ever been on a jury.... believable.
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Kyle T. (KingKong) from SNOW HILL, NC Reviewed on 11/12/2008...
Well, ok, it is not a completely accurate portrayal of the legal system, as some have complained. But, you need to remember that IT IS a movie. Plus, it is a GREAT movie. Hackman delivers one of his best performances. For some reason, you just like seeing him play the villain. Hoffman, Cusack, and Weisz all give good performances, too. And, Weisz does a pretty good American accent. The scene between Hackman and Hoffman (real-life close friends) is fantastic, especially granted that it was shot two weeks after the film was already finished. Runaway Jury is definately a must see.
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Elizabeth W. (zizzie78) from LAS VEGAS, NV Reviewed on 6/15/2008...
Great movie with a twist at the end... good suspense movie!