Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.
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Dorian Missick
- Reggie Douglas
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Burial' is a captivating legal drama with strong performances by Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. It delves into corporate greed, racism, and justice, highlighting their friendship. Critics commend the engaging narrative and compelling legal battle portrayal. However, some are disappointed with the courtroom procedures and the omission of Hal Dockins, played by Mamoudou Athie, who is crucial but not acknowledged. The film entertains with drama, comedy, and social commentary, though it receives mixed reviews for realism and predictability.
Featured reviews
Solid solid movie
Very well acted. Well written. Well directed. The story was stressful and I definitely did predict a few scenarios but that's mostly cause it's based on a true story so it's easier to predict a real scenario. It has some good love and heart. It's definitely entertaining for a drama. Very stressful and if it's a true story it's hard to complain about the outcome since it's what actually happens. This is a true story that's well told. Well captured and has a strong impact. Emotions flow through the movie. That's hard to get. This is a very good movie and I'd recommend it to anyone that actually likes heart felt court room dramas. I would have gave it a 7 but i picked 8 to make up for the racist people who didn't like the outcome.
A class
History is replete with the darkest chapters of human behavior, showcasing how individuals, driven by insatiable greed, can resort to anything to exploit others. While times may have changed, the relentless pursuit of accumulating wealth persists. In the contemporary landscape, these greedy individuals often lurk behind the scenes, orchestrating their actions through the guise of a corporate entity.
The narrative unfolds like a cinematic tale, depicting the struggle of a small businessman against the machinations of a powerful corporation. The film delves into the company's attempt to undermine the entrepreneur, aiming to acquire his business at a fraction of its worth and subsequently turning that investment into substantial millions. The pursuit of wealth becomes so consuming that these corporate leaders lose touch with the very basics of life, such as the cost of their own sustenance.
Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx deliver exceptional performances, bringing sheer class to their roles in this compelling courtroom drama-a definite must-watch.
The narrative unfolds like a cinematic tale, depicting the struggle of a small businessman against the machinations of a powerful corporation. The film delves into the company's attempt to undermine the entrepreneur, aiming to acquire his business at a fraction of its worth and subsequently turning that investment into substantial millions. The pursuit of wealth becomes so consuming that these corporate leaders lose touch with the very basics of life, such as the cost of their own sustenance.
Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx deliver exceptional performances, bringing sheer class to their roles in this compelling courtroom drama-a definite must-watch.
Foxx's Flair Meets Jones' Grit
The Burial erupts like a Mississippi thunderstorm: 7.5/10 for its crackling David-vs.-Goliath saga that hooks you through every twisty verdict, even if it wasn't perfect.
Jamie Foxx dominates as Willie Gary, the flashy attorney with killer charm and hidden depths, shredding corporate villains with Oscar-worthy flair. Tommy Lee Jones matches him beat for beat as the stoic Jerry O'Keefe, his wry fury fueling a legacy-saving fight; their odd-couple spark ignites banter that's equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, exposing racism and greed without preaching. Jurnee Smollett and Mamoudou Athie add sharp edges to the ensemble, but were quite under-used.
Maggie Betts directs with taut energy, clocking 126 minutes of snappy, substantive fun that echoes The Rainmaker but shines brighter via stellar acting. Minor formulaic dips aside, it's an engaging underdog triumph... empowering proof handshakes can topple empires.
Jamie Foxx dominates as Willie Gary, the flashy attorney with killer charm and hidden depths, shredding corporate villains with Oscar-worthy flair. Tommy Lee Jones matches him beat for beat as the stoic Jerry O'Keefe, his wry fury fueling a legacy-saving fight; their odd-couple spark ignites banter that's equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, exposing racism and greed without preaching. Jurnee Smollett and Mamoudou Athie add sharp edges to the ensemble, but were quite under-used.
Maggie Betts directs with taut energy, clocking 126 minutes of snappy, substantive fun that echoes The Rainmaker but shines brighter via stellar acting. Minor formulaic dips aside, it's an engaging underdog triumph... empowering proof handshakes can topple empires.
Entertaining
Don't let the synopsis of this movie turn you away! It sounds like it would be an utterly boring movie about a funeral home contract. And at its very surface, I guess you could say it is. But this film goes way deeper than that, spinning out stories of friendship, history, race relations, good vs evil and all that.
Even though it has a 2 hour runtime, at no point did I feel it was dragging on, or compelled to check my email or some such like many movies do. There's more than enough substance here to keep your eyes glued through the entire time.
While the supporting cast were all great, Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones were absolutely phenomenal in this one. One of the best performances I've seen to date by both actors. Highly recommend.
Even though it has a 2 hour runtime, at no point did I feel it was dragging on, or compelled to check my email or some such like many movies do. There's more than enough substance here to keep your eyes glued through the entire time.
While the supporting cast were all great, Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones were absolutely phenomenal in this one. One of the best performances I've seen to date by both actors. Highly recommend.
Totally Enjoyable Two Hours
The movie hits a lot of notes and I came out of the theater thinking, well, most of America will love this movie and 30%, guess who, will not. So read the reviews carefully for hidden agendas. Jamie Foxx is utterly brilliant. I can't believe we almost lost this guy. Jones is perfectly cast. And the pace, writing, and tone kept me engaged with the true story. It's not a comedy as some listings may imply. It's more like real life where people say and do funny stuff to get through the course of a normal day. Kudos to the director, too, who you could tell had grasp of the story and kept a steady, never overplayed hand.
Did you know
- TriviaJerry O'Keefe was a Marine pilot in World War II. He shot down five Japanese planes in one day on April 22, 1945, becoming an ace in one day. He shot down two more on April 28, 1945. He was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- GoofsPunitive damages are not awarded in contract cases. Expectancy damages (i.e. how much Jeremiah O'Keefe would have anticipated to have received if the contract went through) are. In order to receive punitive damages, there needed to have been a tort element to the contract case (e.g. tortious interference).
- Quotes
Hal Dockins: I mean, Jerry's a... a dream client. He's got a great narrative. He's a war hero. A decorated war hero. He served in World War II. He was, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross... for service for his country.
- Crazy creditsSpecial appearance in the credits by one of the real people depicted in the movie.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 917: Priscilla (2023)
- SoundtracksTrust in the Lord
Written by Andre Littlejohn and Larry J. Mccullough
Courtesy of APM Music
Details
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- Budget
- $32,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime
- 2h 6m(126 min)
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- 2.35 : 1
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