Review of Roman J. Israel, Esq.

A principled lawyer - civil rights activist stuck in a late 60's early 70's time bubble - Denzel Washington. From the get go was not only screwed by the 'system' but also by his partner in the law firm that profited in totality from his work. Yet this sheyster was lauded, before and after death, as a great man of the oppressed. This movie had the basis for sooooooo much more. I was rooting so much for troubled Roman and what his brilliant abilities could/would achieve. If he had of realised the massive struggle ahead and been 'busted' by 'the man'. Then went onto struggle against discrimination, class/colour distinction from within. All the while working pro bono, upping the game of the NAACP etc - it had the potential to do so much uplifting. Giving an example to young underprivileged kids that there IS hope. But no. Roman sold out at the first minor hurdle (even after overcoming...if not fully realising...the bigger ones he had met/worked through before) He buckled oh so so so easily when confronted with the allegation that he had taken a reward for giving up a killers name. It was no more than an baseless supposition/allegation. He could have easily weathered this. To me Dan Gilroy gave up easier than his character......and a whole lot sooner.