I've been waiting months to see this movie after reading about it this summer. For whatever reason Warner Brothers decided to release this in a very limited fashion (I think 50 theaters total). It's now streaming on MAX and PPV.
Speculation this is Clint Eastwood's last directorial feature. He is 94 now. I saw some bits from the filming and although he looks ok, you can tell his frame is breaking down. I'll admit to being a fan of most of his movies, but moreso that he (very) successfully jumped from acting to directing. He is extremely prolific and often completes his films rapidly. Insane how many films he has directed in the second (third?) half of his life.
Juror #2 - I loved the movie but will admit that the ending gave me pause. I won't say more to spoil, but I could have seen it ending sooner. Besides that terrific performances abound and Hoult IMHO deserves a Best Actor nod in a very complex, complicated role that did not rely on action or production but just facial expression. Extremely subtle.
I'll be curious to hear what anyone else thinks.
Grade: A-
Speculation this is Clint Eastwood's last directorial feature. He is 94 now. I saw some bits from the filming and although he looks ok, you can tell his frame is breaking down. I'll admit to being a fan of most of his movies, but moreso that he (very) successfully jumped from acting to directing. He is extremely prolific and often completes his films rapidly. Insane how many films he has directed in the second (third?) half of his life.
Juror #2 - I loved the movie but will admit that the ending gave me pause. I won't say more to spoil, but I could have seen it ending sooner. Besides that terrific performances abound and Hoult IMHO deserves a Best Actor nod in a very complex, complicated role that did not rely on action or production but just facial expression. Extremely subtle.
I'll be curious to hear what anyone else thinks.
Grade: A-
