The film holds a on Rotten Tomatoes and is often described as an "excessive but entertaining" blend of a John Grisham-style legal drama and The Exorcist .

The story follows Kevin Lomax (), a talented and undefeated defense attorney from Florida who has a knack for getting guilty clients acquitted by prioritizing his winning streak over his conscience. He is recruited by a prestigious Manhattan law firm headed by the charismatic John Milton ( Al Pacino ).

Released in 1997, is a supernatural legal thriller that explores themes of vanity, free will, and the corrupting nature of ambition. Directed by Taylor Hackford, the film is widely remembered for Al Pacino's "operatic" and over-the-top performance as the Devil, operating under the guise of a high-powered New York City law firm owner. Plot Overview