INTRODUCTION
This is a quick review of the newly released film Juror #2. Keep in mind this is but one of the many movies I watch every year, and that whatever initial grade I come up for this film could change for better or worse with time. To better keep up to date with both my thoughts on other movies and if my feelings on this film changed, follow me on Letterboxd.
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THE PLOT
Via Letterboxd: While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma - one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict, or free, the accused killer.
QUICK REVIEW
Clint Eastwood is, of course, an iconic actor, but he’s also a highly accomplished director. He can proudly claim two Best Picture wins as a director - an achievement even Steven Spielberg hasn’t matched.
However, in the later years of his career, his directorial efforts have been more hit-or-miss, both critically and financially. With his latest film, Juror #2, rumored to be his last, there’s added pressure for him to deliver.
My verdict? While I wouldn’t call this final film a top-tier Eastwood production, it’s still a decent and satisfyingly enough movie to bow out on.
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