Pakula's The Pelican Brief: A Critical Retrospective
A Grisham Adaptation, But Is It Pakula? Alan J. Pakula, the maestro behind All the President's Men, took on John Grisham's The Pelican Brief in 1993, delivering a thriller with a familiar, shadowy atmosphere. This review isn't just about whether the film succeeds, but whether it truly captures the essence of Pakula’s masterful suspense. We'll unpack its strengths and weaknesses, comparing it to Pakula's earlier triumphs and exploring how effectively it utilises his signature visual style....