Review - The Pelican Brief

"The Pelican Brief" is a political thriller/drama, based on the best-selling novel by author John Grisham.
Two United States Supreme Court Justices have been murdered. At Tulane University, a young law student named Darby Shaw has just finished a paper. She believes that she knows the reason why the two Justices with seemingly nothing in common have both been killed. Her paper quickly finds its way up the levels of power...and the young woman is now seen as a threat. One that must be neutralized quickly. On the run, Darby's only ally is a dogged newspaper reporter named Gray Grantham. Together, they must validate Darby's story...and try to stay alive.
There are some writers whose material, no matter how good it might be, never translates well to the big screen (Stephen King comes immediately to mind). John Grisham seems to be one of the few writers whose novels make successful movies. "Pelican Brief" is no exception. The story follows the novel closely, which always helps. The acting is superb, with a great cast. Even if you have read the book first (which I did), the movie does not disappoint.
For an excellent drama, or for any fan of John Grisham..."The Pelican Brief" is a great choice.
Starring - Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, Hume Cronyn, and Tony Goldwyn. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Time - 2 hours, 21 minutes. Rated - PG-13 (Violence, language, some sensuality)