Philadelphia

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Monty J Philadelphia plays like a somber elegy set to a steady, unyielding rhythm. Jonathan Demme frames the story of Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks), a gifted lawyer dismissed from his firm when his AIDS diagnosis becomes impossible to hide. Shunned and humiliated, Beckett turns to Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), a streetwise attorney whose own prejudices form the opening dissonance. Together, they take the case to court, their uneasy partnership evolving into a duet of hard truth and growing respect. Demme orchestrates the narrative with restraint, letting Hanks deliver a performance that’s all quiet phrasing and aching blue notes, while Washington’s transformation provides the driving bassline. The supporting players add texture, but it’s the central theme—justice versus fear—that resonates most. Like the blues at its rawest, Philadelphia doesn’t dazzle with virtuosity; it moves with compassion, bearing witness to pain while affirming dignity in every lingering note. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, e as atuações do tom Hanks e do denzel Washington salvaram o filme. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Isa B An extraordinary performance by Tom Hanks. Denzel Washington is also marvelous. The creative cinematography certainly adds value to the film. The lens choices serve to make the audience feel crowded and discombobulated. An excellent use of handheld camera work. Philadelphia is a great film. I recommend. 92/100 Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Stephen C Successful pride in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!! Featuring "Streets of Philadelphia," by Bruce Springsteen from the movie soundtrack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $76,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Jay W I get distracted by the point the film is trying to make because of how loud they are shouting it. This movie comes across as a very, 'woah is me', 'pity party', type of story. Where our main character is always good and right, and everyone is else is a one-dimensional strawman. I feel the court case also lost the lead to what they were actually arguing about. The case was about a wrongful termination, based on some papers that may or may not have been misplaced. But the trial quickly forgets about what they are debating and make it about Beckett's health problem. Maybe it’s because I'm from Washington, we're 'at will employees', an employer can fire you for whatever reason they want. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Audience Member I don't know what a big deal was with this movie. Didn't like it at all... Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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