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Watch: Philadelphia 1993 123movies, Full Movie Online – Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness’s telltale lesions. Fired shortly afterwards, Beckett resolves to sue for discrimination, teaming up with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), the only lawyer willing to help. In court, they face one of his ex-employers top litigators, Belinda Conine..
Plot: Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
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Ratings:

	7.7/10 Votes: 242,946
	80% | RottenTomatoes
	66/100 | MetaCritic
	N/A Votes: 3638 Popularity: 19.515 | TMDB

Reviews:

Yet another of those movies I watched close to when it came out umpteen years ago, and only recently watched again.

For entertainment value, it hasn’t aged particularly well for me. I am not sure I can even describe why, except that it seemed to lack energy. There are a lot of good small moments, but its big moments struggle to live up to their potential. The courtroom scenes slow the story down in places, and the climactic scene that decided the case wasn’t convincing to me.

Still, this was an important movie addressing the AIDS when it came out, and the two low lead actors, even though they both give an understated performance, carry the film quite nicely.

What do you love about the law, Andrew?

Andrew Beckett is a gay lawyer infected with AIDS, who in spite of being his law firm’s rising star, is fired on a trumped up charge of negligence. Refusing to accept defeat, Andrew manages to enlist the help of homophobic lawyer Joe Miller, whom it’s hoped, can prove that the firm acted disgracefully out of fear of Andrew’s illness. But can Joe throw off his own prejudice? Can Andrew keep it together as AIDS starts to take a hold?

Philadelphia was the film to really bring the horrors of AIDS to the masses. Though certainly not the first film to deal with the subject, films such as “An Early Frost (1985)” and “As Is (1986)” had led the way, Philadelphia is certainly the most memorable of all the mainstream films dealing with the subject.

As the years have rolled by, the film’s standing has waned some what, gays have renounced the film as over sentimental gloop and various other cinema critics have accused the film of confusing its aims. The truth is that Philadelphia is only really guilty of playing it safe. Andrew Beckett is clearly wronged, and he’s clearly a lovely and special man, supported by a complete and loyal loving family. It’s the character set up that never really puts the film in any real danger of becoming edgy, even the strand dealing with homophobia is only briefly given credence. However, where the makers do achieve their aims, is with the emotional aspects, something that lifts Philadelphia to a far higher plain in the pantheon of emotional kickers.

The tone of the film is set courtesy of Bruce Springsteen’s Oscar winning “Streets Of Philadelphia”, which acts as a sombre portent of things to come during the opening credit sequence. From here on in the story is content with gnawing away at our heart strings and breaking down prejudice barriers in the name of fair play and adult fallibility’s. Part court room drama and part human tragedy, Philadelphia is never found wanting in the engrossing department, something that is in no small amount due to the work of a firing on all cylinders cast.

Tom Hanks is always pretty safe company to be in as a rule, but tackling the role of Andrew Beckett required much more than merely charm and a homely appeal. Hanks, winning his first Best Actor Oscar, steps up to the plate here and delivers one of the best performances of the 90s. As AIDS ravages his body and soul, Hanks as Andrew reaches deep down within and has the audience with him all the way through his ordeal. Alongside Hanks is Denzel Washington as Joe, who if anything has the more prickly role to contend with. It’s probably not much of a surprise to most followers of his to say he’s on his usual great form here, with a shift in his character’s fortitude showcasing the best of the New Yorker’s ability. Rounding out the cast, and with equally fine performances are Jason Robards, Joanne Woodward, Robert Ridgely, Mary Steenburgen and Antonio Banderas. Then as surely as Springsteen’s opener had set the mood, Neil Young closes the film down with his own heart achingly brilliant “Philadelphia”, playing alongside some video footage that finally seals the deal as to why Philadelphia as a movie exists.

Revisits to the film show up its minor flaws, but as someone who remembers how he, and the other multi sexed audience reacted on leaving the cinema back in 1993, it’s the kind of impact that to my mind can never be understated. 9/10

In my opinion this is the best acting by Tom Hanks
Hiladelphia is a legal drama film directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Mary Steenburgen, Late Jason Robards and Antonio Banderas.

I am quite mesmerized after watching the film, the film is undoubtedly one of the underrated gem and this film has probably one of the best work done by Tom Hanks.

The film start on a positive note and gives a glimpse that this film will be a great entertainer and doesn’t disappoints from the start till the end.

The acting is superb and probably Tom hanks had probably done one of the best role of his career. He was spot on in his character and never disappoints, Denzel Washington had been a great support and played his character with an ease. Antonio Banderas also looked effective.

The screenplay of the film is good and despite of being slow will never looses the grip from the viewers, the film has some emotional scenes which might make the eyes moist of few viewers.

If you are a lover of court room drama and likes watching sensible films with great acting then this is the film for you, a must watch.

Other Information:

Original Language en
Runtime 2 hr 5 min (125 min)
Budget 26000000
Revenue 206678440
Status Released
Rated PG-13
Genre Drama
Director Jonathan Demme
Writer Ron Nyswaner
Actors Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell
Country United States
Awards Won 2 Oscars. 20 wins & 23 nominations total
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix SDDS, Dolby, Dolby Atmos (Blu-ray release)
Aspect Ratio 1.85 : 1
Camera Panaflex Camera and Lenses by Panavision
Laboratory DuArt Film Laboratories, New York (NY), USA, Technicolor, New York (NY), USA (prints)
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm (Eastman EXR 100T 5248, EXR 200T 5293, EXR 500T 5296)
Cinematographic Process Digital Intermediate (4K) (2018 remaster), Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm