The Advocate
by Leslie Megahey
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Actor: Amina Annabi, Colin Firth, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm, Nicol WilliamsonDirector: Leslie Megahey
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-07-01
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Miramax
Movie Reviews of The Advocate
Movie Review: no laughing please
Summary: 3 Stars
The gritty story of a pig's search for justice, OK, maybe I'm being a little harsh. It is gritty, as in everybody needs a bath, and there is a pig. I found myself laughing, I'm sure the filmmaker did not intend to make a comedy. I admit I'd probably be glad to watch Colin Firth twiddle his thumbs but this movie is a stretch. I love Ian Holm and he was a pleasure here. After I decided the movie was a spoof I enjoyed it more. (I don't think it was a spoof) Maybe the Middle Ages were just too absurd and depressing for a 21st Century girl. Oh well, you might like the movie go out and rent it. (Ah, is the 21st Century absurd and depressing?)
Summary of The Advocate
In medieval france young lawyer richard courtois leaves paris for the simpler life in the country. However he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time he is pushed to defend a pig owned by the mysterious gypsy samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 03/07/2006 Starring: Colin Firth Run time: 102 minutes Rating: R Director: Leslie MegaheyThe Advocate is an intriguing medieval court drama set in the days when humans and animals were both known to contain the devil. Courtois, an educated lawyer (Colin Firth), leaves the big city to find peace in the countryside but finds murderous acts holding the small hamlet in fear. To the town folk, Courtois's intelligence is nearly as mysterious as witchcraft, which is all the talk of the day. Since we rarely see a movie set in this time period, it intrigues but doesn't teach beyond its initial premise: animals can go on trial. The film is supported by some wonderful character actors, including Ian Holm as a priest with very liberal views and Nicol Williamson as the unofficial king. Lots of naughtiness mostly played for laughs makes this the first thinking person's ribald classic. --Doug Thomas
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