Hi,
My last visit to the cinema was to see the thriller Law Abiding Citizen, directed by F. Gary Gary, who did a good job in my opinion. The action was never OTT and he got some decent tension throughout the film, between the leading stars.
Gerard Butler (300) and Jamie Foxx (Miami Vice) were the main stars and both did a good job.
The script wasn't bad, and the pace of the film was ok. The ending a little weak, but then again I'm not sure who's side I was on by that point, the slimy lawyer or the grief stricken father out for revenge.
Either way Butler and Foxx had some good standoff moments, some of the death's were brutal and surprising, but they helped keep my interest in the film.
Overall, a good thriller, with good performances,script and action, but nothing to get too excited about (7/10).
Now I'm a fan of Gerard Butler and have enjoyed all the films I've seen him in. LAC is not different, I went into the cinema determined to enjoy the film and for the most I did. The story, in the main, was good. Some unexpected death scenes (rather violent) and you can't help wondering who exactly is the victim of this piece. The lines start to become blurred, a creation of the system he trusted to deliver justice for his family only to be let down by poor judgement and pride. The premise was good but let down by an ending that required a leap of faith too far. 7/10
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