Its no secret that the nameChris Evansis synonymous with a certainstar-spangled herowith a shield in hand.
From the onset, its clear that this is not your run-of-the-millcourtroom dramaand Weiss isnt your typical protagonist.
Hes messy,self-destructive, and effortlessly brilliant which is a mix that Evans portrays with surprising depth.
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Forget the innocent charm and squeaky-cleanaction-hero energy, this role had Evans proving that hes got serious range.
The fact thatPunctureflew under the radar when it was first released only makes it more interesting today.
Hes a far cry from the polished, suave roles people have come to equate the actor with.
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Instead, Evans completely takes it there with Weiss contradictions.
Before saving the world, they just wanted to pass math.
Theres another instance where Weiss confronts a corporate lawyer whos clearly out of his depth.
Theres a certain vulnerability behind his bravado and perhaps, this is what makes his performance sopainfully human.
On so many levels, Mike Weiss isnt yourtypical idealistic lawyer.
For starters, hes an underdog with a drug addiction.
However, he makes up for that by constantly bringing both brilliance and chaos to the courtroom.
Even more, its his flaws that make his fight againstcorporate greedall the more compelling.
In that sense, its a movie that doesnt just entertain.
