The Juror
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Synopsis
A struggling single mother and artist is selected for jury duty in a major Mafia trial, only to be relentlessly terrorized by a sophisticated, psychopathic mob enforcer who threatens her son's life if she doesn't secure an acquittal.
Plot
Annie Laird, a single mother raising her 12-year-old son Oliver, is selected to serve on the jury in the murder trial of powerful mob boss Louie Boffano. Recognizing her vulnerability, the mob sends a highly dangerous and manipulative hitman known only as “The Teacher” to ensure the jury returns a “not guilty” verdict. The Teacher begins stalking Annie, posing as a wealthy art collector to buy her artwork and gain access to her life. Once he reveals his true, sinister intentions, he threatens to murder Oliver if she does not convince the other 11 jurors to acquit Boffano. As the trial proceeds, the terrifying pressure mounts. Annie must figure out how to manipulate a seemingly open-and-shut case from the inside while desperately searching for a way to save herself and her son from the mob’s lethal grasp.
Ending Explained
After Annie successfully manages to persuade the jury to acquit Louie Boffano, she realizes her nightmare isn’t over. The Teacher has become dangerously obsessed with her, and the mob still views her as a loose end that needs to be silenced. To protect Oliver, Annie sends him into hiding in a remote village in Guatemala. Meanwhile, The Teacher turns on his employers, ruthlessly murdering Boffano and his associates. Discovering Oliver’s location, The Teacher travels to Guatemala to finish the job. Annie follows him there for a final showdown. In the ensuing confrontation in a remote temple structure, The Teacher is ambushed and disabled by the local villagers. Annie manages to grab his gun, and when The Teacher attempts to pull a backup weapon from his ankle holster, she shoots him dead in a blind frenzy. With the threat finally eliminated, Annie and Oliver are reunited and return home to safety.
What We Think About This Movie
What We Liked
Jack Gilpin's brief, highly relatable performance as a juror who is just entirely tired of deliberating.
The unintended comedic value of it being more utterly ridiculous than completely unwatchable.
What We Didn't Like
An incredibly implausible plot topped off with a completely unbelievable ending in Guatemala.
Severe overacting from both Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin.
James Newton Howard's clichéd, hyper-spooky score and the unappealing, dreary cinematography.
Highly talented supporting actors forced to deliver absurd, embarrassing dialogue.
Who Should Watch
Viewers who enjoy dissecting flawed 90s legal thrillers or those looking for an unintentional "so bad it's funny" movie night.
Die-hard completist fans of Demi Moore, Alec Baldwin, or a very young Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Who Should Skip
Anyone looking for a tight, logical, and thrilling courtroom drama.
Audiences looking to see talented actors utilized properly.
Movie Details
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Juror
Is The Juror based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1995 suspense novel of the same name written by George Dawes Green.
Who plays the hitman in The Juror?
Alec Baldwin plays the psychopathic mob enforcer known only as "The Teacher."
Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt in this movie?
Yes, a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Oliver, the 12-year-old son of Demi Moore's character.
Did Demi Moore win any awards for this movie?
Unfortunately, yes—she "won" the Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie) for Worst Actress for her performances in both The Juror and Striptease during the same year.
