Robert Downey Jr has done many a memorable role down the ages, and there is some excellent news for his fans. His film The Judge is about to come to Netflix this Tuesday, and there is every reason to be excited about it.
Not everybody has a great relationship with their parents; not everybody has a clear conscience, and in this case, Robert Downey Jr’s character (Hank Palmer) doesn’t seem to have both from the outset but goes on a soul-searching journey as he returns to his native place.
His dad, an honourable judge for a long time, is convicted of a crime and Hank is just not ready to throw in the towel yet. He goes through the entire movie in a character arc that has sort of become a forte for Robert Downey Jr which starts as a man who is not always liked by the masses and a bit of a nuisance but throughout the movie you get a much more intimate understanding of the character and why he acts the way he does.
Robert Downey Jr steals the show in every performance with scenes that shed light into his attitude on screen and reflect a certain vulnerability that is a trademark for any growth (Okay I realize that this isn’t an appreciation post for Robert Downey Jr which it easily could)
The Judge also highlights moral dilemmas that are faced by the people who are integral parts of law and order and sometimes their love for money rather than justice can be a scary proposition to a layman.
Dialogues, like “Innocent people cannot afford me.” Will linger on, and this drama takes you on a roller coaster ride emotionally.