The Judge
Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes movies) stars as a successful attorney who returns to his childhood home for his mother's funeral, only to discover that his estranged father (Oscar® winner Robert Duvall) is suspected of murder. Arrogant and conceited, Hank (Downey Jr.) has no choice but to put his life on hold to deal with his stern, newly widowed father -- the town's judge who is accused of deliberately running someone down. Now determined to find the truth, the big city lawyer must reconnect with the family he left behind years ago. Also starring an acclaimed ensemble cast including Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade), Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) and more.
Rotten Tomatoes' rating is Rotten @Danthedad
47% is a joke! It's not perfect, but this movie was very funny, touching and thought provoking. It's one of Robert Downey Jr's best performances.
Great Movie @Tribj
This is one of the best movies I have seen in years. The movie relies on the actors to tell the story. It does not have car chases, and “blow up “ scenes, This move simply tells a story. We don’t get many movies like this any longer. The actors tell the story, and this is some great acting. Duvall and Downey Jr. work well together. I wish Hollywood would make more movies like this. Just buy the movie, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Ratings should be higher @Sgamovie
Very good movie, nice meaningful movie to watch if wanting to watch something that will make you tear up. Makes you want to call your father when done watching. Nice to see RDJ play an emotional character.
Best Film * Worth the Wath @Hollandd3
Why would it get 47%? Because they are all idiots. This is a good film. Saw it in theatres and downloaded it to keep so the rest of the family can enjoy. Watch it, laugh & smile & I dare you not to have any regrets in your own life while watching.
Don’t let rotten tomato win! @BrendanFBone
This movie is great. Focus on the changing of roles and/or the passing of the torch from father to son. It isn’t about the legal stuff, that’s just fluff.