ABSENCE OF MALICE (1981, Rated PG, 117 Mins.) In America, can a man be guilty until proven innocent? Suppose you picked up this morning's newspaper and your life was a front page headline... and everything they said was accurate but not true. This is the dilemma that must be faced in this timely drama about the incredible power of the press. Michael Gallagher (played by Paul Newman in an Oscar-nominated role) reads in the paper that he is the subject of a criminal investigation. Suddenly, everything he has ever worked for is in jeopardy. He confronts the author, Megan Carter (Sally Field), a relentless investigative reporter. Together they learn that the story was purposely leaked to Carter as part of a plot by the chief investigator. Gallagher's life hangs in the balance as he and Carter try to uncover the truth.AND JUSTICE FOR ALL(1979, Rated R, 119 Mins.) In a criminal justice system where criminals go free, lawyers and judges make deals as a matter of routine and the innocent sometimes go unprotected, young lawyer Arthur Kirkland begins to wonder where the justice has gone. Arthur (Al Pacino, in a brilliant 1979 Oscar Best Actor-nominated role) is an honest, idealistic lawyer who is suddenly under pressure to defend a distinguished judge (John Forsythe) accused of raping and battering a young girl – and whom Arthur knows is guilty. Jack Warden co-stars as an eccentric, cheerfully suicidal judge who thinks Arthur should play the game. When it comes down to the trial, Arthur must choose between the security of his career and his person integrity.
J**E
Pleased with all the movies
I hate trying to get out of this survey sight.
R**O
Al Pacino classic performance
Entertaining. Good movie.
F**S
Regardless nevertheless you need to own it
You can't go wrong with these actor it was a great movie everybody needs to have it
A**N
A good cast and I always enjoy Wilford Brimley's down to ...
Absence of Malice is one of my favorites. Paul's life is ruined by a U.S. attorney who leaks circumstantial information to a newspaper reporter who writes an article that appears to connect Paul to organized crime. Paul's business in legitimate. Even though his business is ruined Paul finds a legal and cleaver way to get even with all involved. A good cast and I always enjoy Wilford Brimley's down to earth style. Very exciting and suspenseful. The Al Pacino piece is interesting, but somewhat anti climatic. This is one of his early films and he plays a lawyer frustrated with the court system. The Pacino piece is a bonus and a chance to see him at a somewhat youthful age.
T**I
A Good Purchase For The Money
Absence Of Malice is a great movie. It reminds one of how the media was not always accurate and sometimes had to pay a price for its deceptions. Today, the media can lie to no end and nobody's butt ends up in Wilford Brimley's briefcase. Newman is a favorite and he is good here too. Justice For All is decent as a second movie on this DVD. Both movies play well. It was a good buy.
K**O
Two great movies. I love Paul Newman and I own ...
Two great movies. I love Paul Newman and I own a copy of Absence of Malice. This was my first time seeing And Justice for All. Al Pacino is great. I am happy to now own a copy of such a good movie
A**R
Both are heavy hitters
I love both movies, but absence of malice is really hard hitting because in the time frame the movie was made there were not many restrictions put on the Press as far as being held accountable for things they had written. And Justice For All Is gritty, that is the New York City I saw in movies & news reports as a child
D**S
Great movies
Great movies. What more needs to be said for great acting.
L**Y
Two Stars
Took ages to come and wouldn't play on my dvd
S**T
Double Feature DVD (Absence of Malice / And Justice For All)
The Double Feature set includes two discs and each movie is presented in Widescreen 1.85:1. English subtitles are also included for both.Absence of Malice does not include any Special Features. And Justice For All has the following Special Features: Commentary with Norman Jewison, Interviews with Norman Jewison and Barry Levinson, Deleted Scenes, Theatrical Trailer and a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the movie "88 Minutes".
A**R
everything I hoped for & more
inspite of the criticism of this movie, I am inspired by the theme that one person taking a stand to do right at all cost
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