Law Abidding Citizen **Theaterical Review**
Law Abidding Citizen
R
1 hour, 48 minutes
Starring: Jamie Foxx & Gerald Butler.
This “gritty” action thriller tells the story of a family man, Clyde (Butler), who found himself in an unfortunate situation when his family was brutally murdered infront of him. He finds that his lawyer, Nick (Jamie Foxx), is more willing to broker a deal with one of the criminals rather than send both to jail. One of the men is set free. 10 years later, Clyde shows up and decides to exact his revenge on those who wronged him and his family justice.
Although the concept for Law Abidding Citizen seems nearly fool proof, the film was a rather clumspy attempt. You have Jamie Foxx for crying out loud. This felt like an example of good actors that get caught up in a bad movie. Alright, I’ll take that back. It wasn’t a BAD movie, it was just predictable and overwhelmingly mediocre. The man lost his family and is now operating under the fact that he has nothing left to lose. Not to mention he’s remarkably good at killing people without having to be in the same room. The motive matches, but there is no hard evidence. That in itself is exciting stuff. Yet I felt little to no interest.
Some of the kills are surprising, but not enough to keep you moving through the film. There was very little emotional attachment to the characters. The twists of the story twisted, but didn’t seem THAT shocking. Each new turn left me shurgging my shoulders and thinking, “Okay.” For a film like this, had the pacing been more intense maybe they would have something on their hands. There are far too many places where it just drags along and you’re waiting for something of interest to happen.
I wouldn’t recommend this film. However, if you still feel compelled to see it wait for the DVD release. You’ll feel much better about the time you spent.
1 out of 5
Reviews | The Maggie | 
October 19, 2009 10:31 am
