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Suing the Devil

  • 2011
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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Malcolm McDowell in Suing the Devil (2011)
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A down-and-out law student sues Satan for $8 trillion dollars. Satan appears to defend himself with seven of the greatest trial lawyers, and the trial of the century begins.A down-and-out law student sues Satan for $8 trillion dollars. Satan appears to defend himself with seven of the greatest trial lawyers, and the trial of the century begins.A down-and-out law student sues Satan for $8 trillion dollars. Satan appears to defend himself with seven of the greatest trial lawyers, and the trial of the century begins.

  • Director
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Writer
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Shannen Fields
    • Corbin Bernsen
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  • IMDb RATING
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    4.4K
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    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • Shannen Fields
      • Corbin Bernsen
    • 407User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Satan
    Shannen Fields
    Shannen Fields
    • Gwen O'Brien
    Corbin Bernsen
    Corbin Bernsen
    • Barry Polk
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Tony 'The Hip' Anzaldo
    Bart Bronson
    • Luke O'Brien
    Rebecca St. James
    • Jasmine Williams
    Jeff Gannon
    Jeff Gannon
    • Mr. Banks
    Roslyn Gentle
    Roslyn Gentle
    • Judge Woods
    • (as Ros Gentle)
    Jennifer Skyler
    • Cynthia Jones
    Chad Lammers
    • Mr. Ice
    Gabrielle Whittaker
    • Ms. Scarlett
    Gemma Kaye
    Gemma Kaye
    • Ms. Shy
    • (as Gillian Emmett)
    Robin Royce Queree
    • Mr. Think Tank
    • (as Robin Queree)
    Dennis Cole
    • Murray Fields
    Kenny Epps
    • Mr. Innocent
    Douglas White
    • Mr. In-Yo-Face
    Annie Lee
    Annie Lee
    • Ms. Black
    Gregory Caine
    Gregory Caine
    • Bailiff
    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
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    rollieedgett

    7 For Chutzpah

    I want to start this review with the note that this is my first review ever,i did not write one until now because i am a critical person and i have not met a movie yet which moved me so deeply that i felt the need to write a review.

    The outcome of the movie makes you seriously think about God, us people ,about our lives and how we treat our neighbors and people around us ,about our behavior as mankind,we enjoy killing, criticizing, and destruction instead of respecting ourselves and others and the world that surrounds us. I recommend this movie to anybody,especially those people who can understand the deeper meaning,it is very likely that this movie will stay with you for the rest of your life,and its sure that this is one of the best movies ever made.

    Look forward to the next one
    8howardbrown

    Thematically Profound, Visually Stunning

    This is a non-Hollywood type film, too. There are no fancy sets, and some of the plot and dialogue are improvised, enhancing spontaneity and grim realism. It's a film not unlike 'Courageous' or other spartan Christian films.

    "Suing the Devil" is one of the most visually striking film I have ever seen. And the underlying theme of mankind's arrogance, against an implacable Nature, is starkly apparent. The film is visionary, profound. It will leave many viewers changed, enriched, perhaps even a little wiser.

    There are many good, very good and great films - too many to list, in fact. What I am hoping to do is label each film I see fit as a "masterwork".

    This film is a masterwork.
    7jjackson1-2812

    Overall I give the film an 7 of 10.

    Malcolm McDowell gives an impeccable performance. However, the material he was given to work with was not as good as 'Clockwork'. In fairness, perhaps there was no way it could be. In 'Clockwork', he was somehow more foreboding, more of a sort of superhuman monster; in Suing, he's more accessible, a guy you meet on the street. Maybe it was impossible to maintain the mystery of who the devil is that we saw in Clockwork because of the risk of doing a rehash. I'd give the overall of Satan character a 9 of 10 in this film, vs. a 10 of 10 in the last one. Not quite as good, but still very good.

    Satan is a devilish beast - brutal, merciless - takes captives.

    Luke's character, on the other hand, fell flat in this film. He was good, bu that's no excuse for what was done to Luke. His character gets a 3 of 10.

    The story was much weaker in Suing than in Clockwork. It almost seemed like an excuse to present us with the characters, rather than a story in and of itself. Still, it had no other major flaws, so it gets a 6 of 10.

    Overall I give the film an 7 of 10. Very well done with a few weaknesses, well worth watching.
    lorensolley

    Best Christian movie of the decade!!

    Man alive. Just saw this....

    I LOVED MALCOLM MCDOWELL (sp?)' s performance in this!! He really convinced me he was the lucifer so discussed in Scripture.

    A stellar cast giving some of their best performances, visuals that deliver beyond what I imagined, a perfect mix of humor, passion & tragedy, and a feeling of grandeur, scope & impending doom. Perhaps as an ensemble piece with so many characters & the inability to concentrate on any one except Satan's, it can't be measured against some of the classic character study films, but even the casual moviegoer can grasp the ideas & not get lost - who who win the trial? Now to the characters. All I can say is, "Wow." I was a little apprehensive about the casting at first; I'd created such real images of the characters in my imagination, I almost didn't want them spoiled for me. However, I was not disappointed in the least. Corbin Bernsen, though not one of my favorite actors, was believable.

    So was Tom Sizemore (amazing!)
    1moviealwayse

    10+ - The Most Underrated Film of 2010

    The rating is ridiculously low brought on by all the haters who stole this film online. They will stand before a living God someday and give an account. The Bible is clear about the wicked shaking like a leaf at the Great White Throne judgement.

    With movies nowadays being nothing but flashy, over-the-top, CG-fests, "Suing the Devil" holds up like osmium. It's a powerful movie about the spiritual battle you face following Jesus as Lord and Savior.

    The cinematography is good because it's quite understated and that's a virtue in today's cinema. The acting, while containing pretty lame Southern accents, is still pretty good. Even from the lead dude.

    Sorely forgotten in it's day, the script tells a very deep, original and interesting story, with lots of development, respect for the characters, delicate pacing, and a head-spinning ending. The movie is solely about the people and their struggles. Fear takes hold of the audience through the dialogue.

    Think of "Suing the Devil" as a Christian Woody Allen trying his hand at a horror/thriller and succeeding. This movie never makes you jump, but it puts you in a general state of discomfort through its atmosphere. As with all memorable supernatural dramas, this one handles its spectacle with discretion and grace.

    Isn't that what we hope to see when we watch any movie? 10/10.

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    • Trivia
      The LA Times reported the film as one of the most illegally-downloaded movies in 2012.
    • Goofs
      The character name "Ms. Black" is listed in the end credits as "Ms. Red."
    • Connections
      References A Few Good Men (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Mighty to Save
      Words & Music by Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding

      Performed by Hillsong Church

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Позивач диявола
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mouthwatering Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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