The Trial of the Chicago 7

audience Reviews

, 90% Audience Score
  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    An interesting historical fact-based story, funny comedic moments and strong performances from the cast make this a good film to watch.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    This is a trial of not just seven defendants, but the whole nation itself is brought to court! As seven leaders of the counter-culture movement are charged with inciting anarchy during the Vietnam War, they stand against a system attempting to shut them down and try to get their message suppressed. Strong in its exploration of freedom of speech and characterization of the people who were part of that movement, this film shows us that what is just and what is the law are two vastly different things!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Great story and movie, cast are the best, 10/10
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent film about An important trial for the soul of the democracy,the actors are brilliant and the scenery and the clothing are reminiscent of the late 1960s,the movie also adresss corruption in judiciary system
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Outstandingly cast and extremely well told. I cannot recommend this movie enough.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    An absolute must see! Best movie I've watched this year in 2023. What happened to the judge Julius Hoffmann in real life? He probably turned in his grave with so many people cursing him.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Really good movie, have watched it a few times now. Very interesting seeing what actually happened.
  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    Relevance is the keyword to this well made film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Relevance to the current times, the battle for freedom of expression, governments attempting to "gag" people speaking out and the debate around peaceful protests and how law-enforcement reacts to it, or is made to. Based on true events that occurred across 1968/69 – when 7 men lead protests against the Vietnam war during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, resulting in police action, skirmishes, violence and countless injured protestors, cops and journalists. 8 men were indicted in 1969 by a new government for conspiring to incite riots – the 8th indictee an Afro-American who had nothing to do with the protest, but was only inserted for bringing in an racial tone to the trial. The cast is brilliantly led by Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne with a stellar ensemble comprising of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Rylance, Jeremy Strong, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Frank Langella and a captivating cameo from Michael Keaton. Sacha Baron Cohen steals the show with a witty, yet moving portrayal of Abbie Hoffman – sliding away from his usual shell of revolting and sting comedy (read "Ali G", "Borat", "Who Is America") – he brings in a amazing balance of humor and rebellion as the stand-up "Yippie", to the generally grim proceedings of the trial. Eddie Redmayne, provides the serious image of the revolutionary as Tom Hayden (who later became a state senator himself). The subtle attention to detail in the script and dialogue are admirable and bring in realism to the narrative. Frank Langella is also excellent in his portrayal of someone who would be generally termed as a despicable character. A meaningful watch for sure.
  • Rating: 0.5 out of 5 stars
    whitey bad, ooh theres a shocker, another 1 sided movie tellling a complex story, instead of the nuanced look at a turbulent time and let audience figure things out, this movie tells a decidedly one sided version.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Sometimes being powerful comes at the expense of entertainment. Not the case here. Some sloppy edits is the only thing keeping this movie from being great.