Every now and then I love to revisit a movie that I feel is an oldie but a goody and this film starring Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne is one of those films.
Sean Connery portrays Harvard professor Paul Armstrong. A former lawyer who has not practiced or seen a courtroom in over 25 years, but a strong advocate for revoking the death penalty. After a scholarly debate over that particular topic, an elderly woman approaches him for help regarding a death penalty case involving her grandson, Bobby Earl (Blair Underwood). He was convicted of murdering a young white girl based on a forced confession garnered by Sheriff Tanny Brown (Laurence Fishburne), whom despite the color of his own skin, is apparently just as vicious towards young black men and a white police officer.
After some prodding on behalf of Professor Armstrong's wife, he decides to see what new information he can get to either justify the conviction or exonerate Bobby Earl. Armstrong is met with local opposition in the town who believes that Bobby Earl is truly guilty. There are some great twists and turns in this movie and that is the reason why I still love to watch it from time to time. The great story is backed up by fine acting performances as well. Blair Underwood is great as Bobby Earl and Ed Harris' performance as the maniacal Blair Sullivan is so creepy, that is so good.
I give it an 8 out of 10.
Next up is "Crush."
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