Review on a Civil Action
Hunter Adams
April 9, 2014
LEGL 3000
Movie Review – A Civil Action This movie is extremely informational, while also humorous and enjoyable. During many instances, I found myself laughing and getting emotionally attached to the plaintiffs. Throughout the course of this film, I whole-heartedly supported Mr. Schlictmann and his team’s actions. I found it intriguing at how much time, effort, and money they put into this case. Even with extreme opposition and many counter-arguments, they continued to push on and fight for what they believed to be right. No empirical evidence was available, but Mr. Schlictmann pursued this case with such tenacity and use of logic. I loved the transformation of character that overcame Mr. Schlictmann. At first, he was only interested in profitable cases. Even though 12 people passed away due to negligence, he opposed involvement in this case merely because it would be difficult to prove pollution levels. As the film goes on; however, we are notified that his firm willingly invests more than $1.4 million in this case. The firm eventually meets with representatives of Beatrice, and it seems as if this prosperous company would settle for $25-50 million. Mr. Shlictmann is not satisfied, as he blatantly asks for $350 million. Beatrice fails to even contemplate this desire, leading to a costly court case. With victory still questionable, Mr. Schlictmann and his team of lawyers continues to act on behalf of the families who lost their loved ones, even after spending this sizable amount of money. Recently, we have learned that where there is high risk, there is also the potential for high reward. This law firm nearly reached bankruptcy, but chose to designate all of their assets into supporting this single case. After they fail to win over Beatrice, the firm’s only hope is to meet with the executive vice president of Grace. When he offers them a $8 million settlement, Mr. Schlictmann and his colleagues are forced to accept, which
April 9, 2014
LEGL 3000
Movie Review – A Civil Action This movie is extremely informational, while also humorous and enjoyable. During many instances, I found myself laughing and getting emotionally attached to the plaintiffs. Throughout the course of this film, I whole-heartedly supported Mr. Schlictmann and his team’s actions. I found it intriguing at how much time, effort, and money they put into this case. Even with extreme opposition and many counter-arguments, they continued to push on and fight for what they believed to be right. No empirical evidence was available, but Mr. Schlictmann pursued this case with such tenacity and use of logic. I loved the transformation of character that overcame Mr. Schlictmann. At first, he was only interested in profitable cases. Even though 12 people passed away due to negligence, he opposed involvement in this case merely because it would be difficult to prove pollution levels. As the film goes on; however, we are notified that his firm willingly invests more than $1.4 million in this case. The firm eventually meets with representatives of Beatrice, and it seems as if this prosperous company would settle for $25-50 million. Mr. Shlictmann is not satisfied, as he blatantly asks for $350 million. Beatrice fails to even contemplate this desire, leading to a costly court case. With victory still questionable, Mr. Schlictmann and his team of lawyers continues to act on behalf of the families who lost their loved ones, even after spending this sizable amount of money. Recently, we have learned that where there is high risk, there is also the potential for high reward. This law firm nearly reached bankruptcy, but chose to designate all of their assets into supporting this single case. After they fail to win over Beatrice, the firm’s only hope is to meet with the executive vice president of Grace. When he offers them a $8 million settlement, Mr. Schlictmann and his colleagues are forced to accept, which