THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE (1997) - The Best Movie You Never Saw

Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven. Those iconic words come from John Milton’s classic work Paradise Lost. Milton also happens to be the name of Al Pacino’s character in 1997’s horror drama, THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE. Directed by Taylor Hackford, THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE is one of the most underrated films in the careers of Pacino and Keanu Reeves as well as an early treat in the careers of both Charlize Theron and Connie Nielsen. A modest box office hit grossing $153 million against a $53 million budget, coming in second during its opening weekend to I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE holds a mediocre 63% on Rotten Tomatoes yet consistently ranks as one of the best performances in Al Pacino’s illustrious career. Despite the film’s cult status, it’s often neglected when discussed in the context of Al Pacino or Keanu Reeves’ careers, or as an important stepping stone to the big time for Charlize Theron. That’s why THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE is this week’s Best Movie You Never Saw! For more MOVI