The Devil’s Advocate (1997)

An intoxicating blend of legal thriller and supernatural horror, The Devil’s Advocate delves into the battle between good and evil, as one man’s ambition leads him down a dark, morally corrupt path.

Plot Overview:
Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves), a talented and ambitious lawyer from Florida, has never lost a case. His sharp legal mind and unflinching determination catch the attention of a prestigious New York law firm led by the charismatic and enigmatic John Milton (Al Pacino). As Kevin and his wife, Mary Ann (Charlize Theron), settle into the firm’s luxurious world, Kevin is drawn deeper into its seductive promises of power, wealth, and success. But as he rises through the ranks, he begins to notice strange and unsettling events that suggest his new employer may have a sinister agenda.

What Kevin doesn’t realize is that Milton is no ordinary boss—he is, in fact, the Devil himself. As Milton’s true nature is revealed, Kevin faces a moral dilemma, torn between the life he’s always dreamed of and the increasingly terrifying consequences of his ambition. The film explores themes of temptation, the price of success, and the devastating impact of losing one’s soul in the pursuit of power.

 

Directed by Taylor Hackford, The Devil’s Advocate is a thrilling ride filled with shocking twists, psychological suspense, and thought-provoking commentary on morality, ambition, and the consequences of one’s choices.