| View Larger Image | The Pelican Brief | Video On DemandStarring: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn
Directed By: Alan J. Pakula
Also With: Pieter Jan Brugge (Producer), Donald Laventhall (Producer), Alan J. Pakula (Producer)
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| | Binding: | Video On Demand | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 142 minutes | | Studio: | Warner Bros. | | Release Date: | November 13, 2009 | | Genre: | Drama | | Synopsis: | (Academy Award-winner Julia Roberts - "Ocean's Eleven," "Erin Brockovich") who finds herself embroiled in a terrifying web of intrigue extending to the highest levels of government after she writes a speculative legal brief exposing the illegal activities of a powerful oil magnate. When those close to her are killed by assassins, the young woman embarks on a desperate flight with a Washington, D.C., investigative reporter (Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Denzel Washington -- "Training Day," "Malcolm X") her only confidant and ally. Co-starring Academy Award-nominee Sam Shepard ("The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," "The Right Stuff") and Tony Goldwyn ("The Last Samurai," "Ghost"). With Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow ("The World According to Garp," TV's "3rd Rock from the Sun"). Directed by Alan J. Pakula ("Sophie's Choice," "All the President's Men"). "Superb! Fantastic suspense! A major thriller! Fast and exciting" (WNBC-TV). "An exhilarating, breathless, first-class thriller" (CBS-TV). "Perfect casting and stellar work by writer-producer-director Alan Pakula" (Variety). | | Sales Rank: | 4,101th |
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 78 reviews)
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The Pelican Brief by The Artful Dodger (Lahaina, HI 96761)  5 Stars
November 19, 2009
I was very satisfied with the condition of this product and felt that I would be able to enjoy it for years to come.
Excellent delivery service.
Highly recommended
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Excellent movie & story by Mickey H. Leatherman (Oklahoma) 5 Stars
November 12, 2009
I have been a fan of John Grisham ever since I read his first book, "A Time To Kill". I also own every move that has been made from his books. I'm slowly but surely replacing the movies with BluRay copies. The version I purchased from Amazon is excellent. I highly recommend it. I am also a fan of Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.
Mickey
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Great Blu-ray! by A streetar with desire (Linz) 5 Stars
October 19, 2009
Warner did a very good job on this older material. The picture is clear without any dirt or dropouts. Sharpness is on a very high level, especially the close-ups show every detail like a single hair or pore. One negative point is the lack of any bonus, but what the hell... at this price!
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Put me to sleep. by H  1 Stars
October 13, 2009
Was I the only one bored to death? Love Denzel. Love Julia. Hate this snooze fest.
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So this is what it looks like! by William Chipman (Irving, Tx)  3 Stars
October 04, 2009
The Pelican Brief was released on DVD many years ago. The DVD was a bit muddy and flat, among many other faults. The new Blue-Ray is a good example of how a movie that is only so-so in quality can still be a very enjoyable view. The move to BRD didn't improve the movie, which is a mashup of All the Presidents Men and the George Bush administration. However, the presentation is very good with clear sound and clean video.
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