Erin Brockovich Movie Review 2000

Erin Brockovich (Roberts) is a divorced mom desperate for a job. She bullies her way into a file clerk position at the small law office of Ed Masry (Finney) where her salty language, take-no-prisoners attitude, and scanty attire unnerve her co-workers. But that's just the appeal that Erin needs when she uncovers and investigates some shady corporate dealings that eventually lead to a multimillion dollar settlement against a public utility over contaminated water. Standout role for Roberts who's ably backed-up by the rumpled Finney. Based on a true story and yes, the real Erin is a looker who dresses every bit as provocatively as her screen counterpart.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 131 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

True Stories, Law & Lawyers, Corporate Shenanigans, Single Parents, Justice Prevails...?, Disease of the Week, Top Grossing Films of 2000, Director/Star Teams: Soderburgh & Roberts, Hard Knock Life

Screenplay

Susannah Grant

Cast

Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry Jones, Veanne Cox, Conchata Ferrell, Tracey Walter, Peter Coyote

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Director

Steven Soderbergh

Music

Thomas Newman

Producer

Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Columbia Pictures, Jersey Films, Universal Pictures

Awards

Oscars 2000: Actress (Roberts); British Acad. 2000: Actress (Roberts); Golden Globes 2001: Actress--Drama (Roberts); L.A. Film Critics 2000: Actress (Roberts), Director (Soderbergh); Natl. Bd. of Review 2000: Actress (Roberts), Director (Soderbergh); N.Y. Film Critics 2000: Director (Soderbergh); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 2000: Director (Soderbergh); Screen Actors Guild 2000: Actress (Roberts), Support. Actor (Finney); Broadcast Film Critics 2000: Actress (Roberts), Director (Soderbergh).