Legal Eagles

With a stellar cast and mediocre plot, this movie is well executed and the acting skills of the leads raise the movie above it's material on paper. Redfor seems to be enjoying himself and the writers gave each character little human quirks that can't help but make you smile. In one seen, Redford, playing a lawyer is sharing an office with "Kelly" his new partner after he gets caught shaking the sheets with D. Hannahs character and he is moving from chair to chair in the small office finally stating, "I'm a pacer", someone who needs to walk back and forth in order to think clearly.

There is an opening scene with a 60's party that has a Warhol feeling" to it that I enjoyed, as I grew up in those times. And while it plays only a small part in the movie, it brought back a flood of good memories for me. (Anyone remember "The Electric Circus?")

D. Hannah gives a completely 80's reminiscent piece of performance art that is very pych. connected to the wounded character she plays, and if you wait for the credits, you find she played a big part in authoring the piece.

Basically, its the types of movie that is not even in your top ten or twenty, yet you can't help but enjoying it each time you watch it, and you are pleased to see it on the schedule when it is. Kind of a "non-guilty guilty pleasure", I can't help but enjoy the cast, the full of holes plot and poor continuity, (the faux pas of timing and lighting are mentioned in other reviews.) Even Redford's little girl in the movie is one of those kids you have even and enjoy, but can't recall her name. there is an early character role played by Christine Baranski who either got some work done or simply learned how to use her assets better later in her career.

Just watch with an excepting, open mind and you may not only enjoy it, but it may be a cult favorite at some point. *note-my wife is a wall st. attorney and absolutely hates the film as do many other lawyers we know. why? Who knows? Maybe they're strung too tight to let go and enjoy the simple ride.

I don't believe in magic. But this movie forces me to!

I find it hard to talk about movies I extremely love. But being pushed by that love itself, I have to do it. I first watched (Legal Eagles) when I was 11 year old. Ever since, I adore it. Every moment of it became such a glamorous memory. When I made my list of the best 100 movies I saw, it was surely one of them. So, what do I love about it? Simply EVERYTHING!

Talk serious MAN!. OK: Debra Winger and Robert Redford. The soft-colored and smoking hot cinematography. The breathless pace. The light yet perfect comedy. The few yet masterly action scenes. The mystery of its story. The way this script managed to be a thriller, a great movie about lawyers, and a romantic comedy as well. And nothing can compete with Debra Winger's eyes, especially when she was looking to Redford. I can swear whether she was in love, real love, with him at the moment, or she just a prodigious actress.

The dual, Jim Cash and Jack Epps. Jr, wrote together many other movies. Just remember: Top Gun, Turner & Hooch, Dick Tracy, Anaconda, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. For me, I see that nothing tops the effort they pulled off in Legal Eagles yet. From the complicated storyline of whodunit, to the amusing courtroom drama, reaching to the details of the main 2 characters; I can't get enough of Redford dancing to Gene Kelly's song, or Winger's dialogue; for instance the line of "borrowing one of your looks"!

History speaking; since the end of the 1970s, the movies that mix action or thrill with elements of romantic comedy, where the hero and the heroine have both an equal screen time, became in fashion. I believe that began obviously and strongly after the movement of the women's rights. (Legal Eagles) is without a doubt an icon among these movies, being an excellent competitor to be their best.

Director Ivan Reitman was never more classical. Even the smallest shot is memorable. There is a certain loveliness in the way this movie was made. Actually it has all the classy qualities of the old Hollywood while being in a new Hollywood shape too. It's just one fine example for how the studio's work works. With talents, and a harmony, movies with the intention to entertain do their job highly. This time, they were so lucky because it can't get any higher. Actually, in a case like this we're the lucky ones.

With The Boy Who Could Fly, Wise Guys, The Money Pit, now Legal Eagles must be on the top of them as the best 1986's movie I have watched. This is a classy entertainment, and it's very very rare nowadays. How many movies stand being watched for countless times while not losing any glow along the way?! In other words: How this movie doesn't get any old is one definition of magic in my book.

Full of plot holes and expensive excesses, LEGAL EAGLES wouldn't be much without the genuine star power it receives from it's first class cast.

Redford is very charming as the assistant D.A. whose becomes involved with defense lawyer Winger (terrific as always) to solve a case that includes arson, stolen paintings, insurance fraud, and even murder.

The chemistry between Redford and Winger is very much like Spencer and Tracy and is very enjoyable to watch. However, Daryl Hannah steals the show as the slightly off center performance artist who is in the middle of the complex case.

The film's story will not hold up under much thought and the many shots of buildings on fire will only appeal to pyros. Still, this film is fun entertainment and is a must-see if you are a fan of one of the three stars.

I'd rate this a good 6 out of 10.

charming is the right word. because it is a nice film, without high ambitions and using old recipes, mixture of crime and romance, with a good performance of Daryll Hannah and same Redford who does a seductive character. a movie who can not be real convincing but who know explore in a smart manner, the common clichés. and that is its great virtue - to not be serious or a parody but a perfect choice for Sunday evening. the secret - maybe, courage to use tricks from old romantic comedies in decent doses. and it works at whole. the vulnerability of characters, the action scenes, the thin artistic stain, all as tools for a charming show who reminds classic films and who can be opportunity for rediscover good actors at duty.

You don't get actors like Redford and Winger anymore. The subtleties in their facial expressions, the humanness of their characters are evident in each move they make and each action. In a sense, there is no 'acting', since the storyline, the characters and the flow reach a natural confluence. The only character that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable is Daryl Hannah's Chelsea - the performance artist. Brian Dennehy is also a little underutilised, but the movie is really a swinger for both Winger and Redford who make their attraction and talent as attorneys believable.

I've seen this movie about 5 times over the years and I never get sick of it. Though I know the plot, each time I find myself watching the actors rather than predicting the storyline. Its just great and really, so easy to watch and enjoy. There is humour, old fashioned romance, good IL' bad guys vs good guys, a bit of blood and gore and a lot of fine art thrown in. I highly recommend it!