The Judge - Review (2014)

Robert Downey Jr is a lawyer who has an estranged relationship with his father who is also a Judge, played by Robert Duvall,. He visits his home town to attend his mother's funeral, but an unexpected turn of events causes him to stay and fight the most important case of his life.

With brilliant performances from Robert Downey Jr and Robert Duvall, their battle is a joy to watch. Robert Downey Jr plays Hank, the son with his usual quick witted, cocky and charismatic style is sure to be a crowd pleaser, and Robert Duvall's very humanistic performance as the bitter, stubborn father makes for a wonderful pairing of adversaries. Their outward contention is balanced well with their suppressed love for each other as father and son and the film is a wonderful emotional ride. The rival lawyer played by Billy Bob Thornton was also a nice surprise.