Written by
Sivapriya Anand
Review for the film "
The Trial Of The Chicago 7"
Runtime:
2 hours 9 minutes
CAST & CREW
The movie “The Trial Of The Chicago 7” was written and directed by
Aaron Sorkin
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and produced by Stuart M. Besser, Matt Jackson,
Marc Platt
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, and Tyler Thompson. The film features
Eddie Redmayne
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, Alex Sharp,
Sacha Baron Cohen
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, Jeremy Strong,
John Carroll Lynch
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, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II,
Mark Rylance
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, Joseph Gordon-Levitt,
Ben Shenkman
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, J.C. MacKenzie,
Frank Langella
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, Danny Flaherty, Noah Robbins, John Doman,
Michael Keaton
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, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Caitlin FitzGerald, and Brady Jenness.
Daniel Pemberton
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composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Phedon Papamichael, and the film’s editor was Alan Baumgarten.
Plot
The film follows the trial of Abbie Hoffman, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, Jerry Rubin, played by Jeremy Strong, Tom Hayden, played by Eddie Redmayne, Rennie Davis, played by Alex Sharp, David Dellinger, played by John Carroll Lynch, Lee Weiner, played by Noah Robbins, John Froines, played by Daniel Flaherty, and Bobby Seale, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. They were planning to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968. None of them wished for the situation to escalate to the levels it reached, but the riots that ensued were chaotic and intense. They were later arrested and charged with crossing state lines to incite a riot. The film follows their trial which was shrouded in controversy and prejudice for the defendants.
Star Performance
The cast with Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, John Carroll Lynch, Noah Robbins, Daniel Flaherty, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a powerhouse of talent and it is an absolute delight to witness them together on screen. Frank Langella also gives a good performance as Judge Hoffman.
Analysis
The film perfectly portrays the Chicago 7 trial and how oppressive the legal system can be towards those who raise their voice against government’s actions. The film has a good script and a stellar cast.
What’s There?
• The film has a stellar cast with Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Redmayne, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Frank Langella
• The film is an engaging drama based on real-life events
• The film has powerful dialogues and performances
What’s Not There?
• The film lacks the rawness of the real events as the script, the dialogues, and the characters seem too polished and perfect
Verdict
The film would be a good watch for drama, history, and thriller enthusiasts. The film has a good script, and a stellar cast with spectacular performances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Drama
Aaron Sorkin
2 hours 9 minutes
25-09-2020
Plot revolves around Drama, etc.
4.5
3.55
No, it's rated A
No, it will be available soon on Netflix
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