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The Juror
The Juror

The Juror

February 2, 1996· 1h 58m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.6

Struggling single mother Annie Laird impulsively agrees to serve on a jury, hoping for a little excitement in her humdrum life. But she gets far more than she bargained for when she's forced to sacrifice the truth to save her son from the mob's seductive, psychotic enforcer.

Critics Sentiment

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13 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Mark Cordell approaches Annie as sophisticated art curator

6.8at 12m
Lowest Moment

Guatemalan locals ambush and disable Mark in structure

4.1at 1h 48m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly from the promising jury manipulation setup to the widely criticized Guatemala finale

The Juror starts promisingly with Baldwin's compelling villain and an intriguing premise but steadily declines as the plot becomes increasingly convoluted and unrealistic. While critics praised individual performances, especially Baldwin's menacing Teacher, they found the film's shift from courtroom thriller to action finale deeply unsatisfying. The consensus reflects a movie with strong elements undermined by poor execution and an implausible climax.

13 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Annie Laird's tactile sculpture work and lifestyle established
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Mark Cordell approaches Annie as sophisticated art curator⬆ Peak moment
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Annie Laird selected as juror in Boffano murder trial
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Annie persuades jury to acquit Boffano through intimidation
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Annie agrees to wear wire to record Mark's confession
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Mark incriminates himself in recorded rant about ambitions
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Guatemalan locals ambush and disable Mark in structure⬇ Lowest moment
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Annie shoots Mark in blind frenzy and returns home
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