I really didn't know what I was expecting getting into this but I really can't remember when I've gotten a shot of adrenaline like this, it truly was a good film. The acting was superb all around, the overall production value was great. The plot is very thin which leaves a lot to be imagined and they did fill it in with enough twists and turns. Jim Caviezel is a great actor and was a fine pick for the dad in turmoil as was the acting of the entire family. James Frain cast as the leader of the four murderous thugs was also good in this, he really jacked up the intensity as his desperation reached greater & greater heights. The choices made by the gang are a bit ridiculous so there is a need for suspension of disbelief. I know a lot of people are bashing it for that reason but I believe that if you just go with it as an action film it will deliver enough to satisfy. I recommend this to action/thriller fans. As for the bunch of genius's who are bashing this, it's action, things don't always have to be perfect in this genre(you know,shut down your brain a little). Start naming other recent action flicks that go perfect with life, ridiculous explosions & never ending bullets & clips for guns,short list.
It didn't state these thugs were smart people, so obviously they are going to make stupid mistakes, I heard of a bank robbery a few years back where the robber left his driver's license on the counter. Is that believable? Well sadly it was.
It didn't state these thugs were smart people, so obviously they are going to make stupid mistakes, I heard of a bank robbery a few years back where the robber left his driver's license on the counter. Is that believable? Well sadly it was.