| The Rainmaker [Region 2] |  | Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Actors: Matt Damon, Danny Devito, Claire Danes, Jon Voight, Mary Kay Place
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $24.57
Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 228336
Format: Pal
Languages: Danish (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437811332
ASIN: B000058E3N
Theatrical Release Date: November 21, 1997
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When viewed from a cranky perspective, this by-the-book David vs. Goliath story doesn't offer any surprises, and it's a bit sad to watch director Francis Coppola (who also adapted John Grisham's bestseller) squandering his once-glorious talent on such conventional Hollywood fare. In a more charitable light, however, there's great pleasure to be found in Coppola's intelligent, no-nonsense handling of a plot that's every bit as involving as it is formulaic. Coppola also knows how to bring out the best in a stellar cast, and this is the movie (released in November 1997, just a few weeks before iGood Will Hunting/i) that signaled Matt Damon's arrival as a major-league star. Damon plays Rudy Baylor, a young rookie lawyer in Memphis (location of many Grisham stories) who takes on a powerful insurance company (led by a sharklike lawyer played by Jon Voight) by representing the family of a boy who was denied potentially life-saving treatment for leukemia. Rudy also comes to the rescue of an abused wife (Claire Danes) and learns the tricks of the legal trade from a seasoned paralegal (Danny DeVito), who sees Rudy as his ticket out of the sleazeball practice run by a shady lawyer (Mickey Rourke). There's no mystery about where this plot is going, but Coppola takes us there in high style with a sharp script, and Damon strikes just the right note of naivete and strategic intelligence. When Goliath inevitably falls, this courtroom David wins fair and square. i--Jeff Shannon/i
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When viewed from a cranky perspective, this by-the-book David vs. Goliath story doesn't offer any surprises, and it's a bit sad to watch director Francis Coppola (who also adapted John Grisham's bestseller) squandering his once-glorious talent on such conventional Hollywood fare. In a more charitable light, however, there's great pleasure to be found in Coppola's intelligent, no-nonsense handling of a plot that's every bit as involving as it is formulaic. Coppola also knows how to bring out the best in a stellar cast, and this is the movie (released in November 1997, just a few weeks before iGood Will Hunting/i) that signaled Matt Damon's arrival as a major-league star. Damon plays Rudy Baylor, a young rookie lawyer in Memphis (location of many Grisham stories) who takes on a powerful insurance company (led by a sharklike lawyer played by Jon Voight) by representing the family of a boy who was denied potentially life-saving treatment for leukemia. Rudy also comes to the rescue of an abused wife (Claire Danes) and learns the tricks of the legal trade from a seasoned paralegal (Danny DeVito), who sees Rudy as his ticket out of the sleazeball practice run by a shady lawyer (Mickey Rourke). There's no mystery about where this plot is going, but Coppola takes us there in high style with a sharp script, and Damon strikes just the right note of naivete and strategic intelligence. When Goliath inevitably falls, this courtroom David wins fair and square. --iJeff Shannon/i
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Great movie January 8, 2009
Bill Evanochko (Sudbury On Canada)
This is another of Grisham's great books which translates to a very good movie. It will seem like a b-grade movie at times because of the locations and scenes, but the moral and ethical plot will keep you rivited and wondering what will happen next. One of Damon's best works when he is just a youngster. A modern David and Goliath story with a happy ending
 sappy tear jerker plot fails to convince December 24, 2008
R. R. Green
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A 22 year old man is denied the Cadillac of medical care, a bone transplant, after purchasing the Gremlin of medical insurance from a small company. The movie attempts to arouse sympathy, but provides a jaundiced view of reality. The fact is the patient would still have been eligible for all the medical care the safety net of Medicaid and Medicare provide, plus the basics his low quality insurance would have provided. This includes visiting nurses, pain management, etc. We are supposed to believe an employee of the insurance company wrote a letter to the family calling them, "STUPID, STUPID, STUPID". I worked in the insurance business and anyone who did that would be FIRED. Thus, the plot of this film insulted my intelligence. If the patient had sound basis for a lawsuit an established attorney would have taken the case. Instead he winds up represented by a fresh law school grad. I resent being manipulated to believe our flawed medical and insurance systems are even worse than they really are. You will not enjoy this movie, unless you are very gullible. It is also depressing and fails to offer good background music, scenery, or any comic relief. Even the romantic interest is disgusting presenting a battered woman who is married.
The Rainmaker July 12, 2008
Susan V. Hollander (Lebanon OR)
I enjoy any of John Grisham's books about the underdog fighting high corporations and winning. I usually read the book first and then compare it to the movie. The movie stays with the plot of the book well and the acting is well done. I like the fact that the actors that usually portray the characters in the books are big name actors with a lot of experience in their craft. Their performances are stellar which makes the film even more fun to watch. Even though I have seen this several times I wanted to added to my collection of DVDs.
 SOUTHERN FRIED JUSTICE January 15, 2008
J J BAGS (MASSACHUSETTS USA)
Terrific film featuring Bahstin favorite Damon fluently adapting southern dialect as a novice lawyer, genuinely interested in helping underdog clientele. DeVito is equally effective as a setup man who can't pass the Bar exam, but is a terrific funnel for future clients.The duet forms a legitimate partnership and away we go with Damon simultaneously defending a dying young man against a corrupt insurance company and a young woman, Danes, who finally puts an end to her wife beating husband.With DeVito doing the legwork, our heroes win both cases, too well in fact. The insurance company declares bankruptcy, no one wins a penny.Yet the family of the leukemia victim finds peace of mind in putting a corrupt firm out of business, while Danes and Damon depart together to contemplate their futures; their lives already deeply disillusioned.One point- the film's title may confuse some- this is not "Rainman" with Dustin Hoffman.However, this movie can stand on its own two feet in any weather, thank you.
The Rainmaker December 15, 2007
Film Critic (Glen Burnie, Maryland USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Two actors who can play any part and still do a great job. br /Damon and Devito, great combination. br /ordering and delivery of DVD br /Right on the money.
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