Time to Kill

Time to Kill

Warner Bros.

July 24, 1996

Crime Drama

DVD
D

Hard to watch, but I appreciated that it takes rape more seriously than, for instance, Tightrope.  This is based on the John Grisham novel and directed by Joel Schumacher, who directed Tigerland, among many other movies I've rejected in this project.

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Regency etc.

October 17, 2003

Crime Drama

DVD
D

Even if I were interested in the story, the narrative fragmenting is annoying.  This is based on the Grisham novel and directed by Gary Fleder, after Don't Say a Word and before The Express.

The Client

The Client 
Regency/ Warner Bros.
July 20, 1994
Crime Drama
DVD
D+

A parable about the dangers of preteen smoking, based on the John Grisham novel and directed by Joel Schumacher. 

The Chamber (1996)

The Chamber (1996)
Universal
October 11, 1996
Drama
DVD
C-

A young lawyer decides to defend his grandfather, who's on Death Row.  If the performances were better, I might've gone with a C or even C+.  Based on the John Grisham novel and directed by James Foley.