Question: Did Cullen really kill the people he was accused of murdering?
lionhead
3rd Mar 2021
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
29th Oct 2018
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Question: During jury selection, Kevin decides to have one of the jury dismissed, I believe, because of the shoes the jury member wore. What exactly do the guy's shoes have to do with anything?
Answer: The shoes showed him this man polishes them every day, also his clothes are custom made. That all means the look he has of a black thug is deceiving, instead he's a cautious, proud person they can't use in the jury. Just to add, Kevin knows all this because the devil (his father, spoiler alert) is giving him the talent to do it, not a logical explanation can be given why he dismisses these people.
It is a judgement of character based on how one takes care of shoes. Highly polished shoes symbolize success and are sympathetic to the client represented by Kevin. It contrasts with the religious school teacher who is shabbily attired, i.e. one who would be (automatically) not sympathetic to the client represented by Kevin.
Answer: Yes. Kevin realises this when he finds out the secretary is lying about sleeping with her boss. He even considers dropping the case, knowing he was defending a murderer.
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