Possibly the most un-Holywood movie put out this year. It doesn't have an ending where Samuel L. pulls out an uzi and says "YOU FORGOT TO USE YOUR TURN SIGNAL MOTHERF****R!". It doesn't involve a 7 car pile where a gas tanker comes out of nowhere and set the whole highway ablaze. It actually focuses on what a move should be about, human emotions! Samuel L. & Ben Affleck both underplay thier characters which is actually better for the movie that overdoing it. The plot and script are very good and the ending, although not great is satisfying.… Expand

It's a moral based suspense-thriller without the suspense thriller. But, it sure does nail it's portion of the genre.

Great story, could have been a great movie. Ben Affleck's flat, one note performance choked what could have been a great movie. This was unfortunate because everyone else made really their characters come alive.

Could have been sooo much better! No plot dev. No character dev. Does anyone know who sings the BOB MARLEY REMAKE of Turn Your Lights Down Low at the end? Email me if you do please: tdeyulia@rpginternational.com. Thanks.

Good but exaggerated plot, fine performances by supporting cast. Ending strove for closure, and missed it.

Subtle, smart, serious, and boldly constructed. A beautifully done film worthy of much attention. Amanda Peet gives one of the best supporting performances of the year.

Excellent movie. Captures both the dignity and depravity of human beings in a very plausible setting. It requires no great suspension of belief that lawyers could be this corrupt or that just exactly this kind of scenario could occur and escalate to this level. The acting is very sound especially Samuel L. Jackson.

This movie had great acting, the story was great, and got some ideas across that really made you think.

Cast and director did good job of escalating the consequences of the characters actions, nice plot twists; Jackson was better than Affleck; Pollack was good as lawyer; ending was contrite.

With all the great reviews this film received, I was really looking forward to it. I couldn't believe how bad it was. It was completely unrealistic and contrived...completely!

This is NOT an action movie. For some reason, the adverts for this movie make it appear like it's full of action. It's not, but that doesn't mean it's not good. This movie has so many layers and subtexts it reminds you what movies are capable of - making you think. This movie deals with temptation, redemption, anger, chaos, and reflection. While Affleck's and Jackson's characters collide, each man is dealing with his own demons and his own struggle with whether to do the right thing or whether to take the easy way. It doesn't just show you what happens or what you "should" do; it makes you think, "what would *I* do?"… Expand

Much superior to the typical Hollywood thriller. Has the intelligence to create interesting characters and to avoid over-the-top stunts.

I think this is the best film of the year so far.

One of the most contrived films I have ever seen. Almost none of the plot points were the least bit honest. I can't believe that any thinking critic could have given this a decent review.

Doesn't ultimately have anything new to say, but is entertaining, and well-acted.

Amazing movie! Very suspenseful, with a greater underlyign theme of ethics. Heartpounding intensity throughout the whole film.

It has a point to make and succeeds in making it. A number of contrivances, the worst being having a NYC public school open on Good Friday, could have been avoided.

Better than average thriller. Ben Affleck gives his best here. Samuel L. Jackson is as effective as usual. Thoughtful and riveting.

A good film with 2 great performances from 2 good actors. It lacks a bit of action and suspence but it is very enjoyable anyway.

Edge of your seat excitement, as long as you don't mind Ben Affleck.

Better than I expected, but typical Aflack ending.

[**Potential Spoiler**] The acts of revenge Affleck and Jackson inflict on each other should be of equal proportion. We're not supposed to side with either man. But Jackson's character goes too far in one instance, and our sympathies are with Affleck. This is a mistake. The movie already had us involved with its good acting and story. They should've let the stuntmen sit this one out because you might have a hard time liking Jackson after this scene. If you don't, that means the corporate lawyer(Affleck) is the better human.… Expand

It's a very good film, one of the year's best. Though, at times it can be too preachy and Amanda Peet, what the hell are you doing in this movie, this movie is too good for you. Her whole part should've been cut out. But the film never fails to be interesting and brilliantly filmed.

This movie could have been much better.

+5 points for the ... ending and the cool scene with a 3-wheeled mercedes, -5 points for the complete lack of common sense, logic, self-control and sensibility. would i spent my time better by going for a bike ride? absolutely.

Very good movie. I love the music and ambiance ...

Pretty darn good, given the wild leaps it sometimes makes. Both leads play against type; Jackson by looking frumpy and helpless, Affleck by doing a decent acting job in a worthwhile film. What's with Pollack and boats these days?