Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a dramatic thriller set in the underbelly of the overburdened Los Angeles criminal court system. Denzel Washington stars as a driven, idealistic defense attorney whose life is upended when a turbulent series of events challenge the activism that has defined his career. Colin Farrell costars as the ambitious, monied lawyer who recruits Roman to his firm.
“A worthy but wordy look at the inequities of the US legal system, saved by a handful of terrific scenes and a tour-de-force turn from Washington.”
- Empire Magazine
“With his hunched gait, lack of people skills, and idealism built on quicksand, Washington makes you believe in Roman 100 percent.”
- Entertainment Weekly
“Roman J. Israel, Esq. is an acting treat and a thoughtful bit of old-school character study.”
- Forbes