Roman J. Israel, Esq.

"All rise."

2017 2h 2m EN

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6.3

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55%

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6.5

IMDB

★6.3TMDB · 1,440🥫55%Rotten Tomatoes●58Metacritic★6.5IMDB · 49,118

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Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.

“All rise.”

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Cast

Denzel Washington
Roman J. Israel
Colin Farrell
George Pierce
Carmen Ejogo
Maya Alston
Lynda Gravatt
Vernita Wells
Amanda Warren
Lynn Jackson
Hugo Armstrong
Fritz Molinar
Sam Gilroy
Connor Novick
Tony Plana
Jessie Salinas

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dan Gilroy
Writers: Dan Gilroy
Languages: English, Armenian, Spanish
Countries: United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Canada, China

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MONEY

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Earned back only 59% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Armenian, Spanish.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Canada, China.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dan Gilroy, shot by Robert Elswit. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor John Gilroy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Denzel Washington and Colin Farrell and Carmen Ejogo carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Dan Gilroy directs. Robert Elswit behind the camera. James Newton Howard scores. John Gilroy cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Canada, China. Dialogue in English, Armenian, Spanish.

Trivia

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1Earned back only 59% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Armenian, Spanish.
4International production across 4 countries: United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Canada, China.
5Directed by Dan Gilroy, shot by Robert Elswit. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor John Gilroy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Denzel Washington and Colin Farrell and Carmen Ejogo carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "All rise.".
10IMDB entry: tt6000478 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Original score: James Newton Howard
Editing: John Gilroy
Production design: Kevin Kavanaugh
Costume design: Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Makeup / hair: Pierce Austin
Stunt coordinator: Mike Smith
Runtime: 122 min · 2h 2m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $22,000,000
Box office: $13,025,860
Return: 59% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes: 55% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 58/100
IMDB rating: 6.5/10 · 49,118 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 11 nominations total

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r96sk2020-08-12
★ 8/10
Denzel Washington is a delight to watch in <em>'Roman J. Israel, Esq.'</em>. I thoroughly liked the vast majority of this film, but even so it would be so much worse off if it wasn't for Washington; who nails his performance. Away from the lead, the cinematography is pleasant as is the premise and support cast; for which Colin Farrell is the standout. It's a real interesting legal drama. There's not much to note here without wanting to spoil things, but I can say it's worth your time.

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