The Firm [Region 2] | ![The Firm [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41A5FA3D76L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Sydney Pollack
Actors: Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney
Category: DVD
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Rating:  90 reviews
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Czech (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: P900396 / 4010884503968
EAN: 4010884503968
ASIN: B000050HMY
Theatrical Release Date: June 30, 1993
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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By far the best adaptation of a John Grisham bestseller, this smart, fast-paced 1993 film--directed by Sydney Pollack (Out of Africa)--offers up the dilemma of a young lawyer whose life is turned upside down when he takes a job at a Southern law firm owned by the mob. Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise), having just graduated from Harvard Law, is besieged with offers but takes a job, too good to be true, with a small Memphis firm. He and his wife, Abby (Jeanne Tripplehorn), are sucked in by the seemingly close-knit, collegial nature of the firm's partners and the expensive perks that come with the job. His mentor, Avery (Gene Hackman), teaches him the ropes, but Mitch and Abby begin to sense there's something wrong with this idyllic life. When a couple of associates turn up dead, Mitch begins to investigate the history of the firm; and when the FBI asks him to spy on the firm for them, Mitch realizes his life will never be the same and that, if discovered, he, his wife, and his long-lost brother will be in mortal danger. Mitch must use all his talents as a lawyer to outsmart the firm, the FBI, and the mob in order to reclaim control over his life. A very entertaining thriller that engages the audience at a breakneck pace while not taking itself too seriously. It also features some fine writing and strong performances from a large cast of exceptional actors. --Robert Lane
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 The Firm. February 2, 2010
Jose Lopez (Miami,Florida USA)
The Firm is a good movie, A thriller, and a Must see. The acting is good. I was surprised at how good it was. A Crooked Law Firm with Crooked Lawyers(No Surprise there!) you must see the movie.
 The Firm January 5, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
A Harvard Law School grad discovers that the law firm he has recently joined is run by the Mafia. This is one of the best Tom Cruise movies. The plot is fresh and the suspense is over the top. Rarely does a movie exceed the book upon which it is based. This is no exception; however, the movie stands alone as an extraordinary accomplishment. The adaptation is somewhat different from the book, but it stands alone as a credible and very exciting story. Acting is excellent. A modern literary classic.
 Turkey Alert! Turkey Alert! December 9, 2009
Yasha Banana
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
This movie takes place in Memphis, Tennessee. As such, there are lots of shots of Memphis, Tennessee -- especially downtown Memphis, Tennessee. ... If you're queer for lots of shots of Memphis, Tennesseee, you'll love this movie.
In this movie Tom Cruise runs fast -- especially at the end of the movie -- that's when he runs *really* fast. ... If you're queer for movies where Tom Cruise run *really* fast, you'll love this movie.
The plot to this movie is boring, tedious and utterly incomprehensible. If you're queer for movies that have plots that are boring, tedious, and incomprehensible, you'll love this movie.
There are any number of actors in this movie who are otherwise excellent actors. Sidney Pollack is a semi-excellent director. But, alas, all their talents are sadly wasted. But let's keep in mind that a lot of you out there in Cyberland are, yourselves, sadly wasted. All messed up. FUBARed and far from home. (As may be the horse you rode in on.) So, who knows, you may go for this flicker.
But that notwithstanding, your best bet, Pilgrim, is to avoid this turkey.
By the way, this movie is two-and-a-half hours long. So let's say you're not "sadly wasted," and let's say you're not FUBARed and far from home, but you *are* a masochist -- now you're in business, baby! Sit through two-and-a-half hours of this crap and you'll be in heaven.
In fact, if you were to look up the word "nauseous" in the dictionary, there'd be a picture of a guy throwing up his popcorn having just watched this movie.
In short, don't buy, rent or otherwise view this movie. If you do existential dread will follow you all the days of your life.
Babies as yet unborn should be warned as regards this movie. So if you see a pregnant gal, tell her and her baby on board: "Don't see 'The Firm.'" Never mind that the as yet unborn baby doesn't know what the hell you're talking about, as may the with-child mama, for God sakes, just warn them.
Warn, too, people just rescued from deserted South Sea islands who may *beg* you to see a movie, not having seen one in decades. Bodily restrain them from watching this movie. Lay 'em out if you have to.
Needless to say, whisper nothing about this movie to the relatives of the director, the producers, the actors and the staff of this movie. Tell them their children did a simply *marvelous* job -- but that, unfortunately, all the prints of the movie were stolen by a roving horde of gypsy ne-er do wells. Tell them that Henny Youngman's last words were: "Take this movie -- please!"
Thank you and God speed, Colonel Glenn.
"Two Thumbs Up, Way Up!" August 15, 2009
Terry Richard (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)
"The Firm" is so good I would give it 10 stars if I could. Tom Cruise plays a young attorney who just graduated law school who accepts a job with a law firm, who, unknown to him, is defending the mob. Once he is in the firm and working to make himself a name as a well respected lawyer, he discovers the goings-on in this particular law office and how the other big-time lawyers are employed with organized crime headed by a powerful Italian family in Chicago. Tom's character, is at a crossroads: does he continue working for the crooked firm that is making him millions and affording him and his wife a beautiful home, or does he assists the FBI in closing the firm down?
Tom Cruise was on a winning streak during this time in Hollywood history as nearly every film he made in the early nineties became blockbusters. "The Firm" would gross 270 million dollars at the worldwide boxoffice and catapult Cruise to the top of motion picture's A List.
The supporting cast of the movie was also equally impressive with such actors as Ed Harris, Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Holly Hunter, who would win an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actress.
This DVD contains two theatrical trailers, is in widescreen format enhanced for 16x9 televisions, and there are english subtitles included. Sound is dolby digital.
"The Firm" was based on the John Grisham novel and directed by famed Hollywood director Sydney Pollack who directed the beautiful "Out of Africa".
no problem with product but movie sucked! March 27, 2009
A. Schuler (eastern PA, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
uh i hate this movie it was sooo boring i had to watch it for my business ethics class and then write an essay on it! but amazon sent it in a timly manner and it was in perfect condition
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