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Ivan Reitman directed this film, starring Robert Redford, Debra Winger, and Daryl Hannah, that is an amalgam of a thriller, courtroom drama, mystery and Tracy-Hepburn romantic comedy, with a little Ma... read more read more...rk Rothko-type scandal thrown in. The film revolves around troubled Chelsea Deardon (Daryl Hannah) who as an eight-year-old girl witnessed her father, a famous artist, perishing in a blaze along with his valuable art works. Twenty years later, Chelsea is arrested for stealing one of her father's paintings from an unscrupulous New York art dealer. She claims many more of her father's paintings survived the fire long ago. Defending Chelsea is lawyer Laura Kelly (Debra Winger). Pitted against her is suave district attorney Tom Logan (Robert Redford). Laura thinks if Tom knew the facts behind the case, he would reconsider and exonerate Chelsea. He doesn't, but one night when Chelsea appears at his doorstep, he does permit her to seduce him. The next morning, one of the art dealers involved in the case is found dead, and Chelsea is found in Tom's apartment. Chelsea becomes the prime suspect in the murder and Tom's career is ruined. Inexplicably, Laura hires Tom to help her defend Chelsea. The two lawyers, in researching their defense, not only uncover a scandal involving art dealership, but also fall in love. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 56 min.

Directed by: Ivan Reitman

Release Date: June 18, 1986

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DVD Release Date: July 29, 1998

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  • March 9, 2007
    Robert Redford looks out of place in this legal thriller played for laughs that feels like a glib, vacuous 80s TV show pilot.
  • November 21, 2006
    Clever and jokey tale of a DA and lawyer teaming up to get performance artist off a murder rap. Redford, Winger and Hannah are great performance as a team.
  • October 22, 2011
    This is a tough one but overall I would say see it. Not for the blah courtroom drama or Daryl Hannah "acting" like a retard again. Watch it for the chemistry between Redford and Winger. Winger is just so likeable.
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    May 26, 2008
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    Not Redford's best but hes a great actor so anything he's in is gonna be good. Debra Winger and Daryl Hannah are really good in this as well, not to mention very sexy. Not the best movie, but a pretty good comedy/romance nonetheless.
  • January 6, 2010
    great movie, should not be describe drama comedy, but suspense or mystery coz thats the story all about lol.
  • April 8, 2008
    Another in a long line of lame 1980s comedies with crappy soundtracks and even worse plotlines. Robert Redford must've been offered a gazillion dollars to do this OR he was brainwashed. This movie was awful. Debra Winger has the acting range of a dead body, which is still infinit... read moreely better than Daryl Hannah, who gets by on cute looks alone.
  • October 3, 2006
    This film is totally underrated. It is a sort of romantic thriller, often very funny. Redford and Winger have great chemistry. Daryl Hannah is excellent as a troubled artist. All I'm saying, is Give This A Chance!

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David Nusair
May 2, 2012
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

Legal Eagles primarily comes off as a lazy and fairly pointless vanity project that squanders the talents of everyone involved. Full Review

Pete Vonder Haar
October 28, 2005
Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat

Further proof that postGhostbusters Ivan Reitman is pretty much crap

Ken Hanke
October 16, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

So-so star vehicle. Harmless.

Clint Morris
September 18, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Top Stars, Top Music, Top Fun.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Dave Kehr
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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Daniel M. Kimmel
November 4, 2005
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Emanuel Levy
July 4, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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