The Burial erupts like a Mississippi thunderstorm: 7.5/10 for its crackling David-vs.-Goliath saga that hooks you through every twisty verdict, even if it wasn’t perfect.
Jamie Foxx dominates as Willie Gary, the flashy attorney with killer charm and hidden depths, shredding corporate villains with Oscar-worthy flair. Tommy Lee Jones matches him beat for beat as the stoic Jerry O’Keefe, his wry fury fueling a legacy-saving fight; their odd-couple spark ignites banter that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, exposing racism and greed without preaching. Jurnee Smollett and Mamoudou Athie add sharp edges to the ensemble, but were quite under-used.
Maggie Betts directs with taut energy, clocking 126 minutes of snappy, substantive fun that echoes The Rainmaker but shines brighter via stellar acting. Minor formulaic dips aside, it’s an engaging underdog triumph… empowering proof handshakes can topple empires.
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