regardless of whether the predominant social message of this film that vigilante justice be acceptable be justifiable and i be more insulted by mcconaughey closing statement . in a courtroom drama and the closing statement of the defence attorney be pretty much the crux of the film and and when the issue be as difficult to resolve a this one and the statement be really be deliver to the audience as well a the jury . this basically imply that the audience consider the rape of a white girl to be a more horrific crime than the rape of a black girl . i for one find this very insulting . a for the rest and i find the act reasonable and with the exception of sandra bullock and who seem to be play her usual bubbly self ( doesn not really work in a courtroom drama ) and but what the point when the film message be as poor a this one . it tell you that vigilante justice be fine and and accuse you of racism if you disagree .