another of those above average movie that gere usually do . he carry the movie on his shoulder here a he give u a peek into the guilty untill prove innocent style justice system of communist china . the movie try it best to be fair but the screenplay and script be so below average and it come off as force . the chinese actress who play gere lawyer be very good and if you be a fan of political court drama or a big fan of gere and you will be satisfy with this movie .