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THE CLIENT

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In the film version of the latest John Grisham best-seller, THE CLIENT, starring Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones, the Swaye family's lives are dramatically and irreversibly changed one hot summer morning in Memphis, Tennessee, when two young brothers sneak down by the river to smoke cigarettes. By the end of that day, little brother Ricky lay in a coma and 11-year-old Mark finds himself in need of a good attorney. An intriguing, suspenseful plot, marred only by an over-abundance of offensive language, should keep adult audiences motivated until the very end of the film.

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(R, LLL, VV, A, D, M) Heroic romanticism; 89 obscenities, 23 profanities & 10-15 vulgarities; moderate violence--off-screen suicide with gun, mob killer chases boy & threatens with knife, brief gunfire; brief alcohol & drug abuse in attempted suicide, & young boys smoke cigarettes; and, brief glimpse of maggots in body bag.

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In the film version of the latest John Grisham best-seller, THE CLIENT, starring Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones, Mark and Ricky Swaye could not foresee how their lives would be dramatically and irreversibly changed that hot summer morning in Memphis, Tennessee, when they sneaked down by the river to smoke cigarettes. By day’s end, however, little brother Ricky lay motionless in a coma and 11-year-old Mark finds himself in need of a good attorney. His picture flooding the papers and his family surrounded by police who believe he has information about a murder, Mark enlists the services of Reggie Love, Attorney at Law. A wise move, as it turns out, because heading up the investigation is U.S. Attorney “Reverend” Roy Foltrigg, a flamboyant and ambitious man not to be taken lightly.

There is no real mystery in THE CLIENT, as the facts unfold along with the story. Mark knows everything (therefore, so does the audience), and that is why he is in danger. However, a substantial amount of suspense and intrigue should keep adult audiences motivated until the very end of the film. Acting performances are excellent, and with no sex or nudity, and violence appropriate to the story, an over-abundance of offensive language is the only negative in THE CLIENT, an otherwise well-made, interesting and enjoyable film.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.