Der Richter – Recht oder Ehre (2014)
12KDer Richter – Recht oder Ehre: Directed by David Dobkin. With Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton. Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.
“I donu0026#39;t usually write a review, but I feel compelled to defend this film against critics who, I feel, have unfairly given it a low rating. While its premise is not necessarily unique and it has its fair share of clichés, The Judge is a deeply moving film that showcases the acting powerhouse that is Robert Duvall and the undeniable versatility and magnetic screen presence of Robert Downey Jr. There are also strong supporting performances from Vera Farmiga (she and RJD have great chemistry), Billy Bob Thornton, Vincent Du0026#39;Onofrio, and Jeremy Strong. I dare anyone who has dealt with family issues not to be affected. Forget the critics – they donu0026#39;t know everything – and do yourself a favour and watch The Judge. You wonu0026#39;t regret it.”
