The Client - 8 stars out of 10

The Client - 8 stars out of 10

"The Client" is an intense drama about a strong-willed boy who hires a lawyer to protect him from being forced to give information about a murder.  The highlight of this movie is the heartwarming bond that is formed between Susan Sarandon and Brad Renfro, as each helps the other to grow.  Overall, this movie was very well cast - from Tommy Lee Jones and each of his FBI agents to all of the mob guys.  Though Sarandon nabbed a well-deserved Oscar nomination for her role, another particularly powerful performance came from Mary-Louise Parker as Mark Sway's mother.  Each of her lines is filled with emotion.  If you see "The Client," you will find strong acting, a good Grisham story, and non-stop drama from the incredibly intense opening suicide scene to the very finish.