Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Gkaplan1959 I just watched And Justice For All for the first time since its theatrical release. I liked it very much back in 1979, but it never felt like an overall success. The acting is terrific, of course, with Pacino carrying the main load, and some great support by Jack Warden, John Forsythe,and Jeffrey Tambor. With a better score this could have been a 'great' movie. I usually like Dave Grusin music, but this soundtrack seemed out of place and more suited to a light-hearted TV movie. I do think it was a very bad choice indeed. Still, pretty enjoyable movie!

Syl Al Pacino is memorable as Arthur Kirkland, a Baltimore lawyer. He is dedicated to defending his clients. The film has plenty of memorable moments if not a dark side. John Forsythe (Dynasty) plays a corrupt judge since we know him better as the lovable Blake Carrington on television. I enjoy watching Jeffrey Tambor and Larry Bryggman as fellow lawyers. Tambor had hair then and plays an unstable, conflicted lawyer. Bryggman is under-rated actor and better known as Dr. John Dixon or other film parts. Bryggman's character can match Pacino any day. I enjoyed Christine Lahti as the love interest although not necessary. The film has some sad troubling moments especially with two innocent men wronged by the justice system. The film is aired on television but still worth watching on television.

grantss Good, but not great. Interesting examination of the American criminal justice system. However, the conclusion is too neat and convenient and, worst of all, director Norman Jewison obviously seemed to think this was a comedy-drama. With such a weighty subject and plot, there is far too much fluff - silly detours and sub-plots that add nothing to the story, just detract from it.Performances are so-so. Al Pacino is solid, but his final scene is unnecessarily over-the-top. Many of the supporting performances are cringeworthy, though that might be the writer and director's faults. John Forsythe is quite unconvincing as Al Pacino's nemesis. Jeffrey Tambor is irritatingly over-the-top in his role. Craig T Nelson is ridiculous as the prosecutor. Jack Warden is too weird.The only decent supporting performances come from Christine Lahti and Lee Strasbourg (the famed acting teacher).

spamobile Real old fashioned lawyer drama but with a human aspect in it. It's not all in the courtroom though, most is actually out of it. There are a number of stories running together but that's the life of a lawyer really all about. Al Pacino is his usual best again, the roll is really the type of character he excels in. Most other characters are fine too but it's all about Pacino of course. Very watchable movie, it continuously moves forward and changes. The actual main story is almost a side line in the story but it comes to a end with a big bang. Although the bang is big the outcome is a bit unexpected and in a way I think the movie is not completely finished. Watch it for sure though (and ignore the cheesy 70's music).