I had not heard of this, nor did the premise intrigue me, but when i saw Julianne Nicholson was the first named actor I immediately programmed the film. They have to have high ratings on various review sites or a performer whom I appreciate.

When I page through my cable guide, I often check out a film that I have not known of before. It will keep you thinking long after the screen dims. Underlying the film is the belief that we are capable of change. The film offers profound insight into the American justice system as well as the human heart, the foundation and life line of the entire system. The characters, aided by fine acting, defy expectations and are suitably multi-faceted and intriguing. It manages to be witty without being pretentious. Justice in any case is a fragile balance. To get the results they deserve and achieve harmony from dissonance, Beth, Peter and Jess may need to lighten their reactions, or to strike fast and hard. Each character grapples with temper, temptation, the cruelty of others and the cold, vice-like talons of judgment. Peter is discovering that the war in Afghanistan was just the beginning of his world being turned upside down. Her antagonists include hot-headed clients, a haughty judge and, most notably, a disapproving mother. Jess provides discount legal counsel to those who otherwise could not afford it. Beth is on the rebound after a long prison sentence and attempting to regain custody of a young son from her sister. Judgment is a monster that can scarcely be seen, much less fought.

Who we are now