This movie somewhat follows suit with The Shawshank Redemption... but it definitely has its own flare.
Starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx, this movie has so many great elements and is one of my favorites this year.
Gerard Butler plays Clyde Shelton who is a very intelligent man whose wife and daughter are brutally killed right before his eyes. When the killers are caught Jamie Foxx steps in as Nick Rice, the prosecutor of the case.
Nick is forced by his boss to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice.
Moving forward ten years. The man who practically got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton calmly admits his guilt.
Then he issues a warning to Nick: Either fix the flawed justice system that failed his family, or everyone involved in the trial will die. When Clyde sees little action he begins to follow through on his threats, working from his jail cell to make his point by assasinations that can't be prevented or predicted. Things get pretty intense from there...
Only Nick can stop the killing, he has to power to stop Clyde -- he just has to put in a little extra work.
With his own family on the line, Nick finds himself in a desperate race against time and Clyde always seems to be one step ahead.
It's a very interesting story because Clyde's anger toward the corrupt justice system is so relatable so you almost want to agree with his actions, but at the same time... he's killing people and he refuses to stop.
Butler and Foxx are phenomenal in their roles and the movie provides for a range of emotions.
If your into an action filled, unpredictable and complex crime story... you gotta check out Law Abiding Citizen.
Get ready to really pay attention because the little details make the movie.
Recommend: absolutely!!!
Score: 9 out of 10 (still can't beat the original jail movie of my heart... The Shawshank Redemption)
The Shawshank Redemption
Friday, February 12, 2010
Some call it one of the best movies of all time. I don't even believe there is a "best movie of all time" but in my opinion, this movie starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman is a GREAT movie.
The main character, Andy Dufresne is a successful banker who ends up being charged with the murder of his wife and her lover and sentenced to life in prison. Over time, Andy develops strong friendships with his prison mates, especially "red" (Freeman) and after years of abuse and torture from prison mates and guards alike, Andy becomes somewhat of a hero within the prison.
He starts solving the guards tax problems in exchange for things from outside the prison and eventually works his way up to being the Warden's tax assistant. Once in this position Andy has access to a lot of information that the other prisoners could never dream of obtaining. Soon it becomes clear to the audience that Andy has some ideas up his sleeve to make himself a free man but I can't elaborate or it'll ruin the movie.
Another aspect of the story displays the reality of how difficult life becomes for prisoners who have spent the majority of their lives in prison and then are released as old men. This story is told through a character called Brooks who becomes very dependent on the walls of the prison and feels lost outside in the real world.
Next time your at blockbuster trying to find a suspenseful, unpredictable movie that still tells a remarkable story about friendship and trust... rent The Shawshank Redemption!
Recommend: YES!!!
Score: 10 out of 10
Check out this trailer!!
The main character, Andy Dufresne is a successful banker who ends up being charged with the murder of his wife and her lover and sentenced to life in prison. Over time, Andy develops strong friendships with his prison mates, especially "red" (Freeman) and after years of abuse and torture from prison mates and guards alike, Andy becomes somewhat of a hero within the prison.
He starts solving the guards tax problems in exchange for things from outside the prison and eventually works his way up to being the Warden's tax assistant. Once in this position Andy has access to a lot of information that the other prisoners could never dream of obtaining. Soon it becomes clear to the audience that Andy has some ideas up his sleeve to make himself a free man but I can't elaborate or it'll ruin the movie.
Another aspect of the story displays the reality of how difficult life becomes for prisoners who have spent the majority of their lives in prison and then are released as old men. This story is told through a character called Brooks who becomes very dependent on the walls of the prison and feels lost outside in the real world.
Next time your at blockbuster trying to find a suspenseful, unpredictable movie that still tells a remarkable story about friendship and trust... rent The Shawshank Redemption!
Recommend: YES!!!
Score: 10 out of 10
Check out this trailer!!
The Book of Eli
Thursday, February 11, 2010
C'mon... it's Denzel. How could it be bad... right?
However, to enjoy this movie you HAVE to have an open mind. The movie carries a heavy religious message.
In a desolate wasteland that was once America, Denzel (nameless until the end) travels West because a "voice" told him to do so.
His soul purpose is to deliver, to the right people, his mysterious knowledge that could potentially save the future of humanity.
People are living in a time where there's a deficit of water, no modern technology (except for some weapons and an ipod) and much violence. It's a post-apocalyptic time and some people don't know much about life before the apocalypse. Denzel is one who has seen a civilized lifestyle and has dedicated his life to help find a way back to that place.
Someone with little patience may deem this movie boring because of the lack of dialogue in the first 10 minutes or so.
But being patient is worthwhile because the rest of the film contains tons of action and a few surprises that you would never guess.
Denzel is a seasoned fighter whose never defeated and seems to be almost "protected" by a higher power. He's only concern is protecting the book. He's the quintessential survivalist taking all the proper precautions to protect himself and to continue moving west.
But no hero-based movie would be sufficient without a side-kick and Denzel finds his in an unlikely beauty called Solara. She's young and knows nothing more than the desert wasteland she was born into; she can't even read... but after learning more about "the book" and the different life that Denzel is committed to restoring, she becomes impassioned and dedicated to helping him.
If you can get past the extreme measures taken based on blind faith alone then you'll enjoy the interesting journey that is The Book of Eli.
Recommend? YES
Score: 7 out of 10
Check out this trailer of the movie if you haven't already seen it.
However, to enjoy this movie you HAVE to have an open mind. The movie carries a heavy religious message.
In a desolate wasteland that was once America, Denzel (nameless until the end) travels West because a "voice" told him to do so.
His soul purpose is to deliver, to the right people, his mysterious knowledge that could potentially save the future of humanity.
People are living in a time where there's a deficit of water, no modern technology (except for some weapons and an ipod) and much violence. It's a post-apocalyptic time and some people don't know much about life before the apocalypse. Denzel is one who has seen a civilized lifestyle and has dedicated his life to help find a way back to that place.
Someone with little patience may deem this movie boring because of the lack of dialogue in the first 10 minutes or so.
But being patient is worthwhile because the rest of the film contains tons of action and a few surprises that you would never guess.
Denzel is a seasoned fighter whose never defeated and seems to be almost "protected" by a higher power. He's only concern is protecting the book. He's the quintessential survivalist taking all the proper precautions to protect himself and to continue moving west.
But no hero-based movie would be sufficient without a side-kick and Denzel finds his in an unlikely beauty called Solara. She's young and knows nothing more than the desert wasteland she was born into; she can't even read... but after learning more about "the book" and the different life that Denzel is committed to restoring, she becomes impassioned and dedicated to helping him.
If you can get past the extreme measures taken based on blind faith alone then you'll enjoy the interesting journey that is The Book of Eli.
Recommend? YES
Score: 7 out of 10
Check out this trailer of the movie if you haven't already seen it.
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