The greatest movie ever made..!

Crappy film

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Good film. I have seen this movie twice and it was better the second time around. Great performances by every actor and good storyline. Should have won honours.

A great cast with a story line written wonderfully for the lead actors.Robert Downey Jr. is generally an easy way to fish me into a film, and adding Robert Duvall into that equation as his father really sealed the deal, leaving me quite predisposed to digging this one. The two are an estranged son and father, with RDJ returning to his small hometown to defend his father on a murder charge.Every performance in this film is A-List quality. The premise is a bit cliché but that's because it's honest...it's real. Ultimately, this is just a beautiful story about a father and a son finding their way back to each other. The film is a tad overlong,and I did really enjoy the performances from all involved and would recommend checking it out. ---From Yidioo

(Flash Review)First off, the acting was good. Probably the highlight, even though Duvall and Downey Jr. stick within their expected roles. If only the story wasn't so template and didn't telegraph plot-points. Downey Jr. plays the big city, fast-talking lawyer with the quick wit and Duvall, his father, the small-town judge with squeaky clean morals. Son comes back home for mother's funeral and as the story unfolds around father's recent car accident, who big city lawyer son ends up defending him, their relationship and buried emotions begin to surface. Good acting around the overly-dramatic scenes, typically unrealistic courtroom scenes as well as the stereotypical divorced, single and attractive woman to mix it up with Downey Jr. It was a fine movie, something to pass the time and enjoy but certainly nothing to ponder for later.

'The Judge' is a decent enough drama with some very strong acting performances and an interesting plot, but it doesn't do enough to justify the two and a half hour running time. The films goes through lulls where there just isn't enough going on to keep your attention. It seems strange to me that they didn't cut down the scenes of extensive dialogue. A lot of it wasn't really necessary and would have shaved off a good portion of the running time. As it is, the film is too long. The plot doesn't have the depth needed for a two and a half hour film, and whilst the drama and story was nicely done, I would have liked some more intense courtroom scenes. After all, the film centers around 'The Judge'.