The Verdict was enjoyable on so many levels. The first to note is the interesting legal drama. It certainly is no more clichéd then countless other plots in the court room genre. What is so good about The Verdict however, is the film is not really about the morality and the out come of the case per sé but rather the evolution of Paul Newman's troubled character Frank Galvin against that backdrop. Newman in a very moving and convincing performance takes us on the journey of his triumphs, trials and tribulations. His summation speech is particularly memorable. Jack Warden as always plays an excellent mentor and the consistently great James Mason (The Boys From Brazil) is also very good as the trial lawyer opposing Galvin. Highly recommended for the performances of all three principal actors.
Review of The Verdict
