The Firm

 

Entree: Memphis Style Muffulettas

Dessert: Peanut Butter Banana Pie

Movie:
The Firm delivers on many levels & even includes a classic Tom Cruise running scene.  Being the first John Grisham movie out of the gate the idea of a lawyer getting in over his head & embattled with the system was fresh.  This is reflected in the casting which is superb & includes the likes of Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Holly Hunt, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ed Harris & let's not forget Gary Busey.  Memphis also plays a solid supporting role as the story unfolds on Beale Street, Mud Island & The Peabody.  The only downfall is the "we are normal people rags to riches" set up in the beginning which is cheesy but somewhat needed.  However once you get into the meat of the story the film stands on its own two legs with a suspenseful & realistic plot.

Mel's Rating: 88%
On a scale of 100.

Brett's Rating: ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
On a scale of 10.