Film Review – Juror #2

As he enters his mid-90s, it’s amazing that Clint Eastwood still wants to make movies. However, his recent output hasn’t enjoyed the clarity of his earlier work, caught stumbling through duds like “The Mule,” “The 15:17 to Paris,” and his last endeavor, 2021’s “Cry Macho.” Eastwood’s instincts have dulled, and he’s not the best judge of material anymore, but there’s something of a return to form in “Juror #2.” That’s not to suggest the feature is in any way remarkable or skillfully managed, but it’s competent, which is refreshing to see when it comes to an Eastwood production. The screenplay by Jonathan Abrams (making his writing debut) has a strong hook and a deep sense of self-inspection, exploring the weight of guilt and the power of denial, coming up with a decently motivated legal drama that’s focused on character. “Juror #2” isn’t powerful, but it’s steady, automatically making it better than the last eight years of Eastwood efforts. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com