There are those that will say that the movie is more in favour of one view than the other, but even if that is true, A Time to Kill deserves credit for presenting issues like justice, fairness and racism with many degrees of thought-provoking effectiveness. A Time to Kill raises many moral questions in a series of ways that delve into the quagmire of what is deemed right and wrong, and how there is a difficult grey area in between. Joel Schumacher impeccably displays a flair for the material making it both extremely gripping and equally as powerful in what it brings to the table. Yet getting a fair trial is going to be anything but easy as tensions threaten to explode. He is aided by the young law student Ellen Roark, who is a know it all but very passionate and good friend plus occasional divorce lawyer cynical Harry Rex Vonner. Yet with all the hostility and violence being thrown his way, Jake refuses to back down and his resolve is strengthened as he is soon in the courtroom representing his client in a case that could spark even more eruptions of unrest and horror for everyone. The climate of racism and clashing opposition makes the whole thing a powder keg as Jake finds his life in danger, as well as those closest to him being threatened by a resurgent faction of the Ku Klux Klan, brought out by one of the brothers of the men slain by Carl Lee. Hurdles and stumbling blocks come up as the manipulative district attorney and prosecutor Rufus Buckley, who has his eye on office, decides to seek the death penalty and manages to stir the situation up. Jake is warned that this case will be dangerous and because he doesn’t have that much experience, he is bright and wants to help. Jake had previously helped Carl Lee’s brother in the past and feels he must represent him mainly because he was aware that Carl Lee might have gone through with his retribution after talking with him earlier. Arrested, Carl Lee contacts young and idealistic lawyer Jake Brigance to represent him. He responds by gunning down both men on their way to trial, in front of over a dozen witnesses. Tonya’s father Carl Lee is devastated when he discovers what has happened to his little girl and knowing that due to the racism that pervades the town and that the two men may get a light sentence, decides to take matters into his own hands. Tonya survives, but the damage to her has been done, which sends shock waves through the community. Suddenly, she is targeted by two sneering and utterly vile rednecks who violently rape and attempt to kill her by hanging.
In the town of Canton, Mississippi, a 10-year-old black girl by the name of Tonya Hailey is walking home after getting groceries from the local store. Dutton as Sheriff Ozzie WallsĪn incendiary and well mounted adaptation of the John Grisham legal/courtroom drama, A Time to Kill ensures that the moral and ethical debates come through strong, thanks to the story, script and cast.
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