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    Newman deserved an Oscar for this

    Newman shows again just what a stunning character actor he is, not just a ?movie star? or former matinee idol. I think it was Michael Caine who once said the ... read more »

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    • 20 Sep 2004 at 11:09

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    Respect to quality!

    I'd never seen this film before today, and must have stumbled across it after Paul Newman died, among lots of reviews of his films.
    
    It is ... read more »

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    • Cesca
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    • 30 May 2011 at 13:44

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    Great film

    A great film with Paul Newman in the lead as an off-the-rails lawyer - a part that suits him perfectly. A great supporting cast together with a gripping ... read more »

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    • LizB
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    • 04 Jul 2010 at 09:37

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    what i think

    Excellent story, excellent acting.

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    • Solihull
    • 02 Jul 2009 at 10:16

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    Paul Newman's Finest Performance, in Tale of Redemption...

    In a career of unforgettable portrayals, 'The Verdict' stands as Paul Newman's pinnacle; as a shattered idealistic lawyer, on an alcoholic road to ... read more »

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    • 17 Apr 2009 at 19:43

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    The Verdict

    Strong storysensitively acted and totally believable.

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    • 05 Feb 2009 at 09:25

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    The Verdict

    An intelligent and gripping courtroom drama with excellent performances by the cast-full of twists and turns , and suspenseful to the end.

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    • Cheltenham
    • 18 Jan 2009 at 16:19

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    Gets there in the end

    This is slow to get going, like its protagonist, a faded lawyer who's turned to drink and badly needs a case.
    
    Newman didn't convince me in ... read more »

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    • 29 Dec 2008 at 14:01

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    The Verdict

    An ensemble cast and a tour de force performance by Newman. Everything about this picture is a positive example of American film making

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    • Hayle
    • 02 Nov 2008 at 10:31

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    THE VERDICT - REVIEW

    GREAT FILM! - PAUL NEWMAN WAS GREAT. HE SHOULD HAVE WON THE BEST ACTOR OSCAR AT THE TIME. FAR BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN HE GAVE IN THE COLOUR OF MONEY FOR WHICH ... read more »

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    • Ilford
    • 08 Sep 2008 at 00:39

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    must see

    This film has to be seen, no if's, no but's. A masterpiece.

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    • 20 Aug 2007 at 23:04
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