Review #19 - True Believer (1989)

I streamed this movie - so this summary is courtesy of rottentomatoes.com:

"James Woods stars as a William Kuntsler-style lawyer in this tale of injustice and renewed dignity. In the 1960s, idealistic advocate Eddie Dodd courted controversy by defending outspoken youths and free spirits. Alas, in the 20 years since, he has succumbed to cynicism. Nowadays, perpetually stoned, he protects coke dealers who pay for his services with paper bags full of cash. Then Eddie takes on an assistant, Roger Baron, who brings to his attention the case of a wrongly imprisoned Asian man. Suddenly Eddie's conscience is sparked, and he sets out to clear the man's name. As Eddie investigates the crime, he encounters on-the-take police officers, dirty D.A.s, and even neo-Nazis every step along the way. Eddie not only must help an unjustly accused man but salvage his own self-confidence--and stay alive--as well. TRUE BELIEVER, directed by Joseph Ruben, features terrific performances by James Woods and Robert Downey Jr."

First of all, a little life narrative for you. Today I am sick. I'm sitting in my chair with a raging headache, coughing up things that shouldn't be found in my lungs, and feeling generally miserable. No, I take that back. I'm not miserable. I'm pissed. I've been feeling basically lousy for days, and I'm tired of feeling bad. I'm not sick enough to sleep 20 hours a day, but not well enough to do anything other than sit here. I'm pissed-off sick.

So, what else is there to do, but stream a Netflix movie. Side note - of my remaining films, and there are A BUNCH, no more are available in this format. The Project will be at the mercy of the United States Postal Service.

At least I got to watch a good movie. I liked this one. James Woods with a ponytail and an assortment of really ugly ties, bound together with a g*d-awful 80's synthesizer-electric guitar soundtrack. What's not to love?

Our hero looked like a grown-up Harry Potter with his big round glasses and striped scarf.

I give this one an 8, actually. It was diverting, but not fabulous. I liked it, but I won't exactly be quoting it.