Movie Review: Trial of the Chicago 7

I had been looking forward to this for the better part of a week after seeing the trailer and I can say that I was not disappointed.

I usually don't like crime/courtroom dramas because they can often feel stretched-out and boring, but this film just blew me away. It was beautifully told. The cinematography was amazing and really showed the tension of the situation. The storyline was beautifully executed, showing all its depth and complexity, all the while being clear to understand and remains pretty faithful to the original events. Yeah, it wasn't 100% accurate, but let's be honest: have there really been any perfectly accurate historical movies?

I think that the shocking tension of the protests surrounding the Vietnam War were perfectly portrayed. This is the first Aaron Sorkin-penned movie I have seen, but the amazingly fast-paced dialogue and witty scenes ensure I will watch more. Additionally, it's incredible that this is only the second film that he has directed. On top of this, top-notch acting from all parties - especially Eddie Redmayne and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Highly recommend to anyone and everyone, particularly fans of movies like Argo. I would very much like to sue the Academy for nominating it 6 TIMES without a win.