Since the 70's, Clint Eastwood He began to venture behind the camera, combining his acting side with direction. And since then he has proven that he has the ability to tell stories like few others.
Throughout his career as a director, Eastwood He has explored different genres, from western to psychological drama. movies like Unforgivenwhich earned him multiple Oscars, and Million Dollar Babyare clear examples of his ability to direct moving stories and complex characters. Nor can we fail to mention other titles such as Mystic River y Gran Torino.
One would think that at 94 years old, the legendary filmmaker would be closer to retirement, but nothing could be further from the truth. Today it came to streaming Jury No. 2his 42nd film. It is still not entirely clear why Warner Bros. decided not to release this film in theaters. Or, rather, it did so in a handful of theaters in the United States at the beginning of November, despite the fact that its initial decision was to go directly to streaming.
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Screenplay by Jonathan Abrams, Jury No. 2 It is a judicial drama with some overtones of thriller, full of tension and unexpected turns, which at the same time leads to reflection on some deeper themes.
What is Jury No. 2 about?
The film follows the story of Justin Kemp, played by Nicholas Houlta young man who at first glance has it all. He appears to be a devoted husband, preparing to welcome his first child and working for a magazine as a writer. In the midst of this almost perfect daily life, one day Justin receives a summons to serve on a jury for murder.
In court, he discovers that the case is that of James Sythe, a man accused of murdering his girlfriend Kendall outside a bar, after the two had a heated argument inside and outside the place.
Prosecutor Faith Killebrew, played by Toni Colletteis convinced that Sythe is the culprit, while the defendant's defense attorney, Erik Resnick, tries by all means to prove that his client is not the author of the act for which he is sought to be convicted.
But the real drama begins when Justin begins to suspect that he might have been the one who accidentally caused Kendall's death. Through flashbacks, we see Justin struggling with the possibility that a mistake from his past will come back to haunt him, which puts him at a moral crossroads.
As its premise indicates, Jury No. 2 is a film that is full of unexpected twists, while also holding itself together strongly thanks to the performances of the incredible cast. As already mentioned, the cast is led by Nicholas Hoult, along with Toni Collette, JK Simmons, Chris Messina, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Each of the actors and actresses mentioned above fulfills their character perfectly, even those who play more secondary roles. Oscar winner JK Simmons stands out as one of the jurors who is revealed to be a former detective who decides to take the investigation into his own hands. Collette also shines as the prosecutor who believes she has the case already won, putting her political ambition above any semblance of justice, until she slowly begins to suspect that James might not be guilty after all.
Special mention for Nicholas Houltthe British actor who at 35 years old has built a very solid career, and who this year alone released four feature films that have been widely praised by critics: Garfield: away from home, The Order, Nosferatuand the one mentioned in this note. In addition, next year he will return to superhero movies to step into the shoes of Lex Luthor in the new movie Supermandirected by James Gunn.
In Jury No. 2Hoult gives a compelling performance, offering a wide range of feelings and nuances ranging from guilt, fear and the moral conscience of a man who begins to realize that, in fact, he could have been responsible for the death of the young woman.
These types of dramas are almost a rarity these days, but Eastwood delivers a full-fledged judicial drama of those that are no longer made, effective on most of its fronts. And one of those that leave you asking yourself questions of all kinds. What would you do in a similar situation? What happens when a “good” person commits an accident? How far are we willing to go to find the truth? And what is justice, ultimately? But of course, there are no easy answers, but rather complex reflections.
Jury No. 2 It could well be the farewell film of Clint Eastwood of cinema, and although it is not at the level of his most acclaimed works, he moves in the genre with profound mastery, demonstrating that he still has a lot to offer, and great stories to tell.
Where can you see Jury No. 2?
The film has a duration of 114 minutes and is now available in the catalog of Max.
