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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.0 / 100
2017·Crime / Drama / Thriller·2h 2m

ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.

“All rise.”

Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.

Above the Line
Dan Gilroy·DirectorDan Gilroy·WriterRobert Elswit·Director of PhotographyJames Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerJohn Gilroy·Editor
Cast
Denzel Washington·Roman J. IsraelColin Farrell·George PierceCarmen Ejogo·Maya AlstonLynda Gravatt·Vernita WellsAmanda Warren·Lynn JacksonHugo Armstrong·Fritz MolinarSam Gilroy·Connor NovickTony Plana·Jessie SalinasDeRon Horton·Derrell EllerbeeAmari Cheatom·Carter Johnson
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Dan Gilroy·Director
Writing· 1
Dan Gilroy·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Elswit·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Gilroy·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Newton Howard·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Kevin Kavanaugh·Production DesignRobert W. Joseph·Art DirectionFrancine Jamison-Tanchuck·Costume Design
Production· 15
Ben Ross·Executive ProducerJennifer Fox·ProducerDenzel Washington·ProducerTodd Black·ProducerCharles D. King·Executive ProducerBetsy Danbury·Executive ProducerKim Roth·Executive ProducerPoppy Hanks·Executive ProducerMichael Bloom·Executive ProducerSteve Ponce·Executive ProducerAlex Lebovici·Executive ProducerDerek Dauchy·Executive ProducerAdam Pincus·Executive ProducerAaron L. Gilbert·Executive ProducerBrian Oliver·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 7
Tom Elliott·StuntsCharlie Picerni·StuntsManny Perry·StuntsBrent Fletcher·StuntsElia P. Popov·Special EffectsBrendon O'Dell·Special Effects CoordinatorJimmy N. Roberts·Stunts
By the Numbers
58.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
54%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
ROI -41%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Roman J. Israel, Esq.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E0E0E0
#202020
#703030
Mood
Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image shows a close-up, profile view of a person from the shoulders up, facing right, against a plain light gray background. The person has a large, dark af”

drama
Key Elements
Afro HairstyleSuit JacketCollared ShirtGlassesHeadphones
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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