To become a "Rainmaker" is Rudy Baylor's (Matt Damon) ambition, to try the case of a lifetime and make the "big bucks" fall from the sky. Passing his bar exam with ease, this idealistic Memphis law school graduate, confidentially enters the eye-opening world of law and injustice in the 90's. Kick-starting his career in an firm of ambulance chasing attorneys, headed by the shifty Bruiser Stone, Baylor's business is initially sparse, until Deck Schifflet (Danny De Vito) an unlicensed, street-wise legal assistant attempting the bar for the sixth time, steps in and demonstrates to the inexperienced Baylor how it is done.

Mrs. Birdie, (Teresa Wright) Baylor's landlady, becomes his first case, a chirpy elderly lady wishing to leave her fortunes to a TV evangelist, much to the disdain of her family, whom Birdie wants to "cut,cut,cut" from her w

Two time Oscar winner of cinematography John Toll, recognised for his brilliance with Braveheart, did an extremely plausible job with this film. Various shots were used to disclose the importance of particular scenes. Techniques used included close ups, to show nervousness in the shaking of Jackie Lemanczyk's hands; the emotion on Baylor's face; and intimacy between Baylor and Riker, Zoom in shots on Dot Blacks face as she gave oath; and the sweeping shots of the courtroom. He also featured techniques such as cross cuts between the interrogation of the CEO and Schifflets search for Lemanczyk, and flash back sequences of the happy days when Donny Ray was healthy and the insurance company rep. was offering the Black family a "great" insurance deal.

The other actor who excelled himself in his role was Danny De Vito. De Vito, a more experienced actor, often acquires roles such as this one of Deck Schifflet, to show off his admirable ability to add tremendous gusto and humour to a film. The scene in which Leo Drummond (Jon Voight) and a juror Billy Porter (Randy Travis) get in a brawl over a scam constructed by Baylor and Schifflet ends in Drummond losing his shoe. De Vito returns the shoe to Drummond saying something along the lines of "I believe this is yours", a hilarious scene obviously indicative of De Vito's recognised talent.

In Conclusion, the entire film was a well thought out production. "The Rainmaker" was an interesting, enjoyable and at times quite poignant film, and well worth a high, middle, and lower class citizens movie ticket buying money!!! Recommended viewing for all.

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