The Pelican Brief

Starring:Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, James Sikking, William Atherton, Robert Culp, Stanley Tucci, Hume Cronyn, John Lithgow, Anthony Heald, Nicholas Woodeson, Stanley Anderson, John Finn, Cynthia Nixon, Jake Weber, Casey Biggs, Christopher Murray, Sonny Jim Gaines
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Amazon.com

Another John Grisham legal thriller comes to the screen, pairing Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts in a film directed by Alan J. Pakula, who is known for dark-hued suspense pictures such as Klute, The Parallax View,All the President's Men, and Presumed Innocent. The Pelican Brief isn't up to the level of those films, but it is a perfectly entertaining movie about a law student (Roberts) whose life is endangered when she discovers evidence of a conspiracy behind the killings of two Supreme Court justices. She enlists the help of an investigative reporter (Washington) and the two become fugitives. The charisma and chemistry of the leads goes a long way toward compensating for the story's shortcomings, as does a truly impressive supporting cast that includes Sam Shepard, John Heard, James B. Sikking, Tony Goldwyn, Stanley Tucci, Hume Cronyn, John Lithgow, William Atherton, and Robert Culp. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

John Grisham wrote it. Enough said........2007-03-28

As an owner of and multiple time reader and watcher of every Grisham book and movie made from those books, this one may be at the top of my list. Note that I said May Be, because they are all unique and first rate. A lawyer myself, I have always been struck by the authenticity of his treatment of the subject matter in his books and by the way he takes a hands off attitude with the making of them into movies, which have all turned out well in my opinion. This one is no exception. It is intriguing, hair raising, clever, full of great acting and dialogue which Grisham is so adept at using to weave his stories. You won't be sorry you bought it. It is a top notch movie you will want to see multiple times.

RECEIVED TWO DAMAGED DVD'S.......2007-03-27

AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT FOR THAT DISC NOR A RE-IMBURSEMENT. wHAT IS UP WITH THIS COMPANY THAT THEY CANNOT SEND YOU YOUR MONEY BACK. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005 I ORDERED A BOOK WHICH WENT THRU A SUB-COMPANY. WELL, AMAZON CHARGED ME TWICE, $12.71, FOR A TOTAL OF $25.42. I NEVER RECEIVED THE BOOK BECAUSE THE COMPANY NO LONGER HAD IT IN STOCK AND AMAZON DID NOT SEND ME A REFUND. I DEAL WITH AMAZON ALL THE TIME BUT THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION THAT IS SATISFACTORY FOR WHEN THEY TAKE YOUR MONEY..

Classic Grisham thriller.......2007-03-09

The movie does justice to Grisham's novel. Plausible plot; a genuine thriller. I like it.

The Pelican Brief.......2007-01-12

Living in the area, I love to view the scenery and enjoy the atmosphere of New Orleans so I never get tired of looking at The Pelican Brief. I even have friends that appear as "extras" in this movie. I am extremely disappointed in the DVD. It has to be truned over to view the second half of the movie.

Pelican Brief.......2007-01-10

The movie is good, but the setup for DVD is ridiculous. It's two sided and you have to flip over everytime. It's not in the 21st Century.

John Grisham 3-Pack (The Pelican Brief / A Time to Kill / The Client)

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Worst Service - Do not buy from these guys
The quality of the movies makes the waiting more eventful
John Grisham 3 pack

John Grisham 3-Pack (The Pelican Brief / A Time to Kill / The Client)
Starring: Julia Roberts , Denzel Washington , Sam Shepard , John Heard , and Tony Goldwyn
Director: Alan J. Pakula , and Joel Schumacher
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000765HVY
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Customer Reviews:

Worst Service - Do not buy from these guys.......2006-07-13

I only wish it were possible to give them no stars, or just red x's. These guys never shipped my order, and even sent me an email telling me a different ship date then Amazon. Once that ship date came and went, I just made a claim to get my money back. A total of 2 months for DVD's that were meant for a father's day gift. These guys are clueless. Stay away from them for sure. You're better off going to Target to buy DVD's.

The quality of the movies makes the waiting more eventful.......2005-12-27

Update (Jan 27, 2006):
I am still waiting for this 3-pack placed last October. I have repeatedly asked the company to delete items listed on its website that it does not have. I am glad that Amazon has finally removed its original listing of this 3-pack (NEW) from its website.
Jan 27, 2006

I am still waiting for this 3-pack to be delivered for, initially, the Thanksgiving holiday, followed by, as promised by representatives of Amazon, Christmas. I doubt if Amazon actually has this item for New Year's day (2006). Forget to mention that I ordered it on Oct 27, 2005 and today is Dec 26, 2005.
p.s.
I received another update this morning indicating that the item will not be shipped until Jan 27, 2006. I am going to keep waiting until somebody admits that Amazon does not have this item at all.

John Grisham 3 pack.......2005-07-13

Having seen two of the movies already l was curious to see the third A Time to Kill. Fantastic ending what a summation. l am now watching the other two again and have recommended the package to other people. Has J.G. written any other movies if so please inform me. Thanks Gloria T.

The Denzel Washington Collection (Fallen / The Pelican Brief / Ricochet)

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The Denzel Washington Collection (Fallen / The Pelican Brief / Ricochet)
Starring: Denzel Washington
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000A2VSRW
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Description

Catch Denzel Washington in three films representative of his wide-ranging dramatic chops. Fallen; The Pelican Brief; Ricochet

Charlie Rose with Julia Roberts (August 16, 2000)

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Charlie Rose with Julia Roberts (August 16, 2000)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

Actress Julia Roberts talks about her success as America's sweetheart and her latest film, Erin Brockovich, based on the true story of a legal secretary who pulled off the biggest cash settlement in a direct-action lawsuit in history.

Denzel Washington Collection (Fallen/The Pelican Brief/Ricochet)

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Denzel Washington Collection (Fallen/The Pelican Brief/Ricochet)
Starring: Julia Roberts , Denzel Washington , Sam Shepard , John Heard , and Tony Goldwyn
Director: Alan J. Pakula , Gregory Hoblit , and Russell Mulcahy
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00006JMT2
Release Date: 2003-05-13

Description

Catch Denzel Washington in three films representative of his wide-ranging dramatic chops. Fallen; The Pelican Brief; Ricochet

Average customer rating:

John Grisham wrote it. Enough said.
RECEIVED TWO DAMAGED DVD'S
Classic Grisham thriller
The Pelican Brief
Pelican Brief

The Pelican Brief [Region 2]
Starring: Julia Roberts , Denzel Washington , Sam Shepard , John Heard , and Tony Goldwyn
Director: Alan J. Pakula
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004RYD6

Amazon.com

Another John Grisham legal thriller comes to the screen, pairing Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts in a film directed by Alan J. Pakula, who is known for dark-hued suspense pictures such as Klute, The Parallax View, All the President's Men, and Presumed Innocent. The Pelican Brief isn't up to the level of those films, but it is a perfectly entertaining movie about a law student (Roberts) whose life is endangered when she discovers evidence of a conspiracy behind the killings of two Supreme Court justices. She enlists the help of an investigative reporter (Washington) and the two become fugitives. The charisma and chemistry of the leads goes a long way toward compensating for the story's shortcomings, as does a truly impressive supporting cast that includes Sam Shepard, John Heard, James B. Sikking, Tony Goldwyn, Stanley Tucci, Hume Cronyn, John Lithgow, William Atherton, and Robert Culp. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

John Grisham wrote it. Enough said........2007-03-28

RECEIVED TWO DAMAGED DVD'S.......2007-03-27

Classic Grisham thriller.......2007-03-09

The movie does justice to Grisham's novel. Plausible plot; a genuine thriller. I like it.

The Pelican Brief.......2007-01-12

Pelican Brief.......2007-01-10

The movie is good, but the setup for DVD is ridiculous. It's two sided and you have to flip over everytime. It's not in the 21st Century.

Average customer rating:

Charlie Rose (August 16, 2000)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose Inc.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

A rebroadcast of a conversation with actress Julia Roberts, who talks about her success as America's sweetheart and her latest film, Erin Brockovich, based on the true story of a legal secretary who pulled off the biggest cash settlement in a direct-action lawsuit in history. This segment originally aired on March 14, 2000.

Average customer rating:

John Grisham wrote it. Enough said.
RECEIVED TWO DAMAGED DVD'S
Classic Grisham thriller
The Pelican Brief
Pelican Brief

The Pelican Brief [Region 2]
Starring: Julia Roberts , Denzel Washington , Sam Shepard , John Heard , and Tony Goldwyn
Director: Alan J. Pakula
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Thrillers | Mystery & Suspense | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Mystery & Suspense | Genres | DVD | Video

( P ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

The Client
The Firm
The Rainmaker
A Time to Kill
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ASIN: B00004CX8K

Amazon.com

Another John Grisham legal thriller comes to the screen, pairing Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts in a film directed by Alan J. Pakula, who is known for dark-hued suspense pictures such as Klute, The Parallax View, All the President's Men, and Presumed Innocent. The Pelican Brief isn't up to the level of those films, but it is a perfectly entertaining movie about a law student (Roberts) whose life is endangered when she discovers evidence of a conspiracy behind the killings of two Supreme Court justices. She enlists the help of an investigative reporter (Washington) and the two become fugitives. The charisma and chemistry of the leads goes a long way toward compensating for the story's shortcomings, as does a truly impressive supporting cast that includes Sam Shepard, John Heard, James B. Sikking, Tony Goldwyn, Stanley Tucci, Hume Cronyn, John Lithgow, William Atherton, and Robert Culp. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

John Grisham wrote it. Enough said........2007-03-28

RECEIVED TWO DAMAGED DVD'S.......2007-03-27

Classic Grisham thriller.......2007-03-09

The movie does justice to Grisham's novel. Plausible plot; a genuine thriller. I like it.

The Pelican Brief.......2007-01-12

Pelican Brief.......2007-01-10

The movie is good, but the setup for DVD is ridiculous. It's two sided and you have to flip over everytime. It's not in the 21st Century.

Average customer rating:

The Pelican Brief/Conspiracy Theory
Starring: Stanley Anderson , William Atherton , Casey Biggs , Hume Cronyn , and Robert Culp
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000E6FQI
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Average customer rating:

The Pelican Brief [Region 2]
Starring: Julia Roberts , Denzel Washington , Sam Shepard , John Heard , and Tony Goldwyn
Director: Alan J. Pakula
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004VYME

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