Trial by Fire

...the sort of sturdy prestige-y project that would have been a contender in a different, simpler time.

Laura Dern galvanizes projects with her sense of authenticity and truth, and she does so here. She is the one who unleashes the film's sense of anger and helplessness.

...goes beyond showing an example of an unfair criminal justice system: It quietly and internally challenges viewers' own prejudice.

The performances are inspired. Laura Dern is excellent, as always.