THE CLIENT

Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker,

Anthony LaPaglia, J.T. Walsh, Anthony Edwards

Warner Bros.; Directed by Joel Schumacher

Rated PG-13; 124 minutes; 1994

Mark Sway (Brad Renfro), a young boy, becomes a pawn in a battle between the police and the mob in this film adaptation of John Grisham’s best-seller. Reggie Love (Susan Sarandon) is the lawyer who works to protect him in this blockbuster thriller.

REVIEWS

"A high-voltage charge of suspense, action and humor!"

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"Smashing . . . Exciting . . . It gets its hooks in you and zips along. The best screen Grisham yet."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"Involving and fast moving. Star performances."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A clear winner! Smart, fast, funny. It’s a joy to watch."

- Leah Rozen, PEOPLE

"A thriller with three winning performances and a fast, no-nonsense pace. Brad Renfro is a fine and compelling new actor. Tommy Lee Jones rivets attention."

- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"THE CLIENT works so well - cinematic gold. Susan Sarandon is excellent."

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC-TV

"It starts like a house afire and keeps on blazing. THE CLIENT has ideas, variety, tension and emotion."

- Michael Wilmington, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"A powerhouse! Chilling. Riveting. Joel Schumacher works wonders. THE CLIENT commands breathless attention from start to finish."

- Susan Granger, CRN/AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS

"A film that keeps you riveted in its spell. Sarandon is unforgettable."

- Rex Reed, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER

"Genuine thrills. Uniformly strong performances."

- Mick La Salle, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE