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The Blind Lead
Johnny Boy, a psychotic young Chicago playwright, drives to New York to run down a phantom deal. Along for the ride are a drug dealing buddy named Aristotle and Johnny Boy's self-destructive sometimes girlfriend Anita. They hit the road and the road hits back. The drug-fueled all night drive devolves into sadistic mind games, sex games and finally violence. They don't all make it back to Chicago, but they all reach the end of the road.
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Plot Summary
A young, talented defense attorney accepts a high-profile job in New York City, only to discover that his powerful employer has diabolical motives. As his life unravels and his wife succumbs to madness, he realizes he's made a deal with the devil himself. He must then confront his own vanity and make a choice between power and morality.
Critical Reception
The Devil's Advocate received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Al Pacino's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. However, some critics found the plot to be overly convoluted and the supernatural elements heavy-handed. Audiences generally responded well to its thrilling narrative and moralistic themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Al Pacino's captivating performance as the charismatic devil.
The film effectively builds suspense and explores themes of vanity and free will.
Some found the plot predictable and the supernatural elements occasionally overdone.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's intense thriller elements and Al Pacino's commanding presence. Many found the exploration of temptation and morality engaging, though a portion of viewers felt the ending was somewhat disappointing or the plot too drawn out.
Fun Fact
During the infamous "vanity" scene where Pacino's character lists all the deadly sins, he actually improvises the line about lying, stating "Vanity... now that's a human trait."
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