The Devil's Advocate

Kevin Lomax, a bright but hungry Florida defense attorney, lands a coveted position at a prestigious New York firm. As his cases multiply in both complexity and payoff, he starts to relish the power and prestige that come with the job. Yet the glittering world around him begins to feel increasingly opaque. He finds himself drawn into a maze of moral compromises, corporate ambition, and a mentor who seems to know more than he lets on. With every victory, the pressure to bend the rules grows, pushing Kevin toward a line between ambition and something far stranger. The film keeps that tension alive as the world he enters tests his loy loyalties. The choices he makes will define who he becomes.

Directed by Taylor Hackford, the film adapts Andrew Neiderman's novel with a screenplay by Tony Gilroy and Jonathan Lemkin. Keanu Reeves stars as Kevin Lomax, a rising Florida lawyer who joins a prestigious New York firm. Starring Reeves Pacino Theron.

Produced on a substantial budget, the film opened to strong interest and earned a solid worldwide box office, reflecting broad appeal for a stylish blend of legal drama and supernatural thriller elements. Its audience turnout supported a strong, sustained release.

Over the years the movie has become a touchstone for a certain kind of stylish moral thriller. Pacino's performance and the film's slick visuals left an imprint on courtroom drama with a sense of supernatural danger, influencing later thrillers that blend power, temptation, and fate. Its edge lingered with audiences.

Critics often praised the film for its glossy atmosphere and Pacino's charismatic portrayal, while some found the pacing uneven. Central themes revolve around the price of ambition, moral compromise, and the hollowness of wealth as a lure that tests character. Several reviews highlighted the blend of legal drama with hints.