The Judge

MPAA Rating: R for language including some sexual references.
Run Time: 141 Minutes
My Rating: 5/5
So last night my wife and I went and saw Warner Bros' The Judge starring Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) and Robert Duvall (The Godfather).  The film depicts the story of Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.), a big shot lawyer who returns to his childhood home after the death of his mother.  Hank has has never had the greatest relationship with his family, especially his father (Robert Duvall), the town's judge.  After the funeral, while returning home, Hank finds out that his father is suspected of murder.  It is now up to Hank to discover the truth of what really happened, while trying to get over old family feuds, in order to save his family from another heartbreak.
This film was fantastic.  This is the first film that I have given a perfect score and this one definitely deserves it.  The story is fantastic, the cast is spectacular, and the emotions are real.  The film has brought together an absolutely amazing cast.  Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall are great together.  The way that they interact with each other, it is like a match made in heaven.  The best part about the film is that they aren't the only ones that are great in it.  The cast also includes Vera Farmiga (Bates Motel), Billy Bob Thornton (Friday Night Lights) and Dax Sheppard (Parenthood).  Each actor brings something special to this film and makes their role worth remembering.
I think the thing that really makes the movie though is the emotion that the film brings and the issues that it arises.  This film is probably the most realistic film I have seen in a while.  The film really focuses on the family and the important bond there is between a parent and a child.  Sure we don't always see eye to eye with each other, but the bond that exists is strong.  In the film Hank and his father don't have the greatest relationship, but they don't even know why exactly.  They bicker back and forth, but it isn't until they let their guards down that they finally make some progress and tackle real issues.  For children all they want is to be appreciated and loved.  For parents all they want is some respect and love in return.  There are moments where both sides lose that for unexplained reasons and then they drift apart.  This film puts these things into perspective.  This film shows that bonds can be mended and differences put aside.
This film was amazing and I would recommend you go see it.  There is some language throughout the film to be worried about though.  This film is definitely worth watching and is something that will touch everyone.
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