A Civil Action

1998

Biography / Drama

15
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 64% · 72 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 55% · 10K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 30930 30.9K

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Plot summary

Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.


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John Travolta as Jan Schlichtmann
Kathy Bates as Bankruptcy Judge
William H. Macy as James Gordon
James Gandolfini as Al Love
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by namashi_1 8 / 10

A Gripping Film...

Based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Harr, 'A Civil Action', directed neatly by Steven Zaillian, is A Gripping Film, that brings a true-story on celluloid, efficiently. The Writing, at most places, is sharp, and the performances by Travolta and Duvall, are hugely effective.

'A Civil Action' is based on a true story of a court case about environmental pollution that took place in Woburn, Massachusetts in the 1970s.

It was a tragic time, for the people who lost their loved ones. And the cinematic version pays respect to them. The Court Scenes are sharply written and executed, while some scenes, especially towards the end, lose pace.

Steven Zaillian's Adpated Screenplay is mostly intense and gripping. His direction, is neat as well. Cinematography by Conrad L. Hall is picture perfect. Editing is fair.

Performance-Wise: Travolta and Duvall, both own the film. Travolta is flawless as the righteous attorney, while Duvall is powerful and menacing. Among other performances, William H. Macy and James Gandolfini stand on their own with note-worthy performances. John Lithgow is perfect, as ever.

On the whole, A Must See Film!

Reviewed by Leofwine_draca 7 / 10

Realistic legal drama

A CIVIL ACTION is another feather in the cap for John Travolta, still enjoying his successful career resurgence following PULP FICTION. This time around he's a crusading injury lawyer taking on the toughest case of his life, against a firm accusing of polluting the local waterways and causing cancer in the local townsfolk. Based on a true story, this is a slow-burning, realistic examination of the American justice system and all of the characters it involves. Travolta is on strong, manic form here, ably supported by a supporting cast that includes William H. Macy, John Lithgow and a stand-out Robert Duvall whose mannerisms are excellent. I particularly liked the downbeat ending complete with an appropriately fitting coda.

Reviewed by lee_eisenberg 7 / 10

What was it that I heard about how they changed certain parts?

My mom read the book "A Civil Action" some time before the movie came out, so I already knew that it was about Boston attorney Jan Schlichtmann (John Travolta) representing a working-class neighborhood whose water got contaminated by some factories. However, we heard from some people that they changed certain parts, namely in the discovery of the pollution source: they made it so that Schlichtmann single-handedly discovers the source. And then they made it so that the townspeople wanted him to continue the case even though it was clearly bankrupting him (apparently, in the book they wanted him to blow it off).

Other than that, it's an acceptable movie. Obviously, the disturbing part is the end; it's a grim sign of what else could happen. But otherwise, it's a movie that I recommend. Also starring Robert Duvall, Kathleen Quinlan, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Zeljko Ivanek, John Lithgow, James Gandolfini and Dan Hedaya.

PS: I remember that some people called "Erin Brockovich" "'A Civil Action' with boobs".

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