The film is rich with literary and religious allusions, drawing heavily from the following:
: The film argues that the Devil doesn't force evil; he merely provides the stage, allowing human choice and desire to do the work. Faustian Bargains The Devil-s Advocate -1997-
The film opens in a sweltering Florida courtroom. Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves), a young, hotshot defense attorney with an impeccable winning streak, has just secured an acquittal for a child molester—not because he believes in his client’s innocence, but because he values victory above all else. His unblemished record catches the attention of a mammoth New York City law firm led by the enigmatic John Milton (Al Pacino). The film is rich with literary and religious