The movie “The Runaway Jury,” released in 2003, is all about obtaining justice. The opening scenes include a fatal shooting that results in the death of several law firm employees, one of them being a father named Jacob Wood. His wife, Celeste, files a civil lawsuit against Vicksburg Firearms for providing the suicidal shooter with multiple lethal weapons. Two years later in New Orleans, the case finally beings to take shape. However, the true plot of the film isn’t about the Wood family; it revolves around a jury consultant and a man named Nicolas Easter. These two men go head to head throughout the movie both in and outside of the courtroom. “The Runaway Jury” tackles the topic of corruption found in power, while also showing that justice can always be served.
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It’s no surprise that jury consultant Ranklin Fitch, known for his behind the scenes illegal methods to stack the jury in his favor, does his research on Nick and all other potential jurors. Only after the jury selection, where Easter seem’s to try and avoid his civil duty, is it revealed that he actually wanted to be on this specific jury. We learn that Nick and his girlfriend Marlee intend to tamper with the jury in order to get a large reward from either the defense or the plaintiff. The couple begins taunting the lawyers with a note saying “jury for sale,” followed by untraceable phone calls. Marlee and Nick prove their seriousness by removing certain jurors, getting the jury sequestered, and by remaining untouchable. Fitch is furious, enraged by the fact that his team always seems to be just a step behind. The defense refuses to play along; they break into Nick’s apartment, and even attack Marlee. After blackmailing several jurors to no avail, Fitch finally realizes that the only way to win the trial may be to give into the couple's non-negotiable offer of 10 million
It’s no surprise that jury consultant Ranklin Fitch, known for his behind the scenes illegal methods to stack the jury in his favor, does his research on Nick and all other potential jurors. Only after the jury selection, where Easter seem’s to try and avoid his civil duty, is it revealed that he actually wanted to be on this specific jury. We learn that Nick and his girlfriend Marlee intend to tamper with the jury in order to get a large reward from either the defense or the plaintiff. The couple begins taunting the lawyers with a note saying “jury for sale,” followed by untraceable phone calls. Marlee and Nick prove their seriousness by removing certain jurors, getting the jury sequestered, and by remaining untouchable. Fitch is furious, enraged by the fact that his team always seems to be just a step behind. The defense refuses to play along; they break into Nick’s apartment, and even attack Marlee. After blackmailing several jurors to no avail, Fitch finally realizes that the only way to win the trial may be to give into the couple's non-negotiable offer of 10 million