By Bob Bloom On the surface, “Brian Banks” is a story of an actual individual’s attempts to clear his name and get back his life. Underneath, though, it is a story of the nation’s legal system that is run more like a sausage factory — quickly grinding through those accused of crimes to keep the wheels of justice turning — than an institution interested in fairness and the truth.
ReelBob: ‘Brian Banks’ ★★★½
ReelBob: ‘Brian Banks’ ★★★½
ReelBob: ‘Brian Banks’ ★★★½
By Bob Bloom On the surface, “Brian Banks” is a story of an actual individual’s attempts to clear his name and get back his life. Underneath, though, it is a story of the nation’s legal system that is run more like a sausage factory — quickly grinding through those accused of crimes to keep the wheels of justice turning — than an institution interested in fairness and the truth.