OK, so Keanu Reeves was ALMOST decent in this movie. He is still the worst actor EVER! Maybe Al Pacino as Satan inspired him, but Reeves is actually OK as the young defense lawyer (named Kevin Lomax) in Florida who is hired by a law firm in New York City for a special case.
What he doesn't realize is that the law firm is run by John Milton (Pacino) who is really Satan. As Milton leads John into temptation, and away from the good things in his life (like his hot wife, played by Charlize Theron), things become spookier. Meanwhile, John wins the case he was hired for, even though he knows the man is guilty as hell. But he is so proud at never losing a case, he still defends him and wins. Ahhhh...one of the seven deadly sins...Milton can use that!
The Devil's Advocate (1997) was a fairly good film, entertaining and slightly scary and slighty erotic. But the highlight is Pacino, near the end, talking about god, and the role of satan. He is compelling...I mean, he really gets you thinking about it...he is the devil, leading us all into temptation. I haven't seen Pacino this good in awhile.
As for Reeves...I wish the man could act. I mean, he does Ok here, but still rarely emotes, or does any action that is not wooden and stiff. Really, he needs to stop, or hire an acting coach or something.
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