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100
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68
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It tells a finely nuanced tale of right, wrong and the gray area in between.Full Review

Elvis Mitchell
The New York Times

Civil Action is like John Grisham for grownups.Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

Comes close, achingly close, to greatness.Full Review

Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times

A sturdy piece of work, an old-fashioned conversion narrative with some high-tech zip.Full Review

David Edelstein
Slate

In place of the tension, climax and easy resolution of the old "Perry Mason'' show, A Civil Action offers murkiness, bitter successes and frustration.Full Review

Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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