Philadelphia 25th Anniversary With Bonus Featurette "The Last Mile"

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Synopsis

Philadelphia 25th Anniversary With Bonus Featurette "The Last Mile" When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.

Cast

  • Tom Hanks
  • Denzel Washington
  • Roberta Maxwell
  • Buzz Kilman
  • Karen Finley
  • Daniel Chapman
  • Mark Sorensen Jr.
  • Jeffrey Williamson
  • Charles Glenn
  • Ron Vawter

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Metacritic

70

In the end, thanks to such effects and to the simple grace of Mr. Hanks's performance, this film does accomplish what it means to. Philadelphia rises above its flaws to convey the full urgency of its difficult subject, and to bring that subject home.

Metacritic review by Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
88

And yet Philadelphia is quite a good film, on its own terms. And for moviegoers with an antipathy to AIDS but an enthusiasm for stars like Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, it may help to broaden understanding of the disease.

Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
88

The story is timely and powerful, and the performances of Hanks and Washington assure that the characters will not immediately vanish into obscurity.

Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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