Critics have ruled that “The Judge” is guilty of embracing clichés, but doesn't deserve any jail time since stars Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall deliver commendable performances. The Warner Bros. release hitting theaters this weekend has garnered a 49 percent approval rating from critics counted on Rotten Tomatoes.

Vera Farmiga and Dax Shepard share their mutual appreciation for Robert Downey Jr. on "The Judge," and talk about which characters from their movies they'd play again... on TV.http://www.hitfix.com

He won't have his buddies in The Avengers by his side, or CGI spectacle to carry him, so for the upcoming dramedy "The Judge," Robert Downey Jr. will have to rely on his quick wit, and the kind of acting chops we don't see from the actor when he's out saving the world. Instead, he'll have to save Robert Duvall. A new trailer has dropped for the TIFF Opening Film, and it mostly avoids the funny stuff, to focus on the uplifting and rousing moments instead.

Warner Bros. It’s easy enough to imagine the pitch meeting that led to the creation of David Dobkin’s The Judge: simply picture someone, anyone, it doesn’t matter who, standing in front of a loose assembly of Hollywood brass, spouting off something like, “he’s a judge, but he’s about to be on trial.” You can almost hear the sighs. “But Robert Downey, Jr. wants to star in it.” Cue clapping, the signing of a budget (is this how Hollywood pitch meetings go? no, but go with it) and lots of big smiles. The Judge! He’s a judge, but he’s about to be on trial! With Robert Downey, Jr.!