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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 78Paste MagazineKevin Fox, Jr.Paste MagazineKevin Fox, Jr.While informative and worth watching, it’s much more of a self-authored back-pat than a critical exploration of a career or the justice system at large.
- 75RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonRogerEbert.comOdie HendersonCIVIL won’t change any minds about its subject, but it does a good job of delivering “fly on the wall” observations of the year it covers.
- 70Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayLos Angeles TimesNoel MurrayIt presents some thoughtful perspectives, both from the dedicated litigator and a community conditioned to expect disappointment from the criminal justice system — and a last chance at fairness in the civil courts.
- 60The New York TimesLisa KennedyThe New York TimesLisa Kennedy“Civil” yields fewer insights than hoped. At times, the neat documentary feels nearly as tailored as Crump’s suits.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeThe Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeCivil often feels more like an infomercial than a documentary.