"Superlative Al Pacino": The supernatural film starring Keanu Reeves on Netflix that you have to watch this weekend.

One of Keanu Reeves ' most powerful cult films is now available on Netflix, and now's the perfect time for thriller fans to discover it. Originally released in 1997, it reunites Reeves and an unbridled Al Pacino in a disturbing game of power , ambition, and morality, where the price of success could be one's soul.

This supernatural film, titled The Devil's Advocate , has become over the years one of the most fascinating offerings of nineties cinema. Reeves plays Kevin Lomax, a young Florida lawyer who has never lost a case . His career takes a radical turn when he is hired by a prestigious New York law firm, led by the charismatic and enigmatic John Milton (Pacino). As he rises professionally, his personal environment crumbles amid delusions, demonic presences, and dark secrets.

Director Taylor Hackford doesn't limit himself to a simple courtroom drama. In this cult film, he presents a moral fable laden with religious and literary references, from Paradise Lost onward. from John Milton to Dante's Inferno .

The film oscillates between the grotesque and the operatic, unleashing an excessive yet hypnotic visual spectacle that combines tension, social criticism, and a Pacino who commands every scene with a performance as over-the-top as it is iconic. Meanwhile, Reeves' character faces a classic dilemma: is anything worth it to win?

In addition to being a horror film, it's also a story about vanity, free will, and the loss of innocence. The film was a commercial success upon its release and, over time, has been recognized for its brashness and powerful symbolism . For those looking for a different kind of film this weekend, with a provocative premise and captivating performances, The Devil's Advocate is a must-see on Netflix for fans of supernatural thrillers and '90s cinema.