Bloody hell, Bruce McGill completely pwned that scene. I got shivers. First time watching this film, it just went from good to great, even thought I'm watching a scratched netflix copy and had to skip a few chapters.
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Yep, just had to agree, that scene was supreme.
I love that scene on two levels:
- Bruce McGill's electrifying performance. It proves the maxim of "there are no small parts, only small actors." He has maybe ten minutes of screentime in the whole film and owns every second.
- I'm a court transcriptionist and so I deal with obnoxious attorneys every day. I've seen several depositions where someone tries what Wings Hauser pulls in this scene, eg. ramming an objection down their opposition's throat. So in that sense it was great to see a lawyer get burned for a cheap stunt like that.
"I had a big lunch that DIDN'T tempt fate!"
superb scene. he owned big time.
"Because of my big legs and my karate, I can do the splits......Noo...Prroblemm"
Couldn't agree more Eddie. I imagine it has the same effect on many viewers - almost as if we are being reminded to take things seriously as well...
shareBruce McGill is one underrated actor
shareQuoting the real Ron Motley, recalling that deposition (see http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/settlement/interviews/mo tley.html ):
"There must have been 50 lawyers in that room. Forty-five of whom represented the tobacco industry. And then there were 4 or 5 of us representing the State of Mississippi.
So we were outnumbered, but they were outmanned."
Applause worthy that scene.
shareI am watching this in 2016, u made the post in 2011 and I have the same effect after watching this scene. Wanted to check if others felt the Same way...beautiful scene and great acting.