Well-produced and well-acted but completely Illogical

Rating: 5/10 (25 January 2008)

This movie is supposed to be about the redemption of two men on opposite sides of the moral line in life. This in itself is a good theme, and the production and acting more than hold up their end of the bargain in achieving it. The problem is in the script and direction, for by the time the climax arrives too many illogical and out-of-character moments have happened for the audience to believe what is actually occurring. Specifically (without giving away spoilers) pay attention to who does and doesn't get shot at during the course of the film, and ask yourself why the villain Ben Wade would go along with certain things when he is, in fact, a cold-blooded killer who wants to escape. If not for these illogical acts that go against the character traits already established, this might be a good film.