Clichéd, predictable and light weight

Rating: 5/10 (5 October 2012)

Its like every cliché in the book, nothing original.
It kind of drags on and the characterization for me just doesn't work. Washington's character tries to be a Al Pacino God father but he doesn't carry it off. Crowes policeman again is weak and somehow it doesn't come together in a meaningful way - a missed opportunity.
There are big holes in the story that leave you feeling that they didn't have the patience to bring it all together. The pointless court case with Crowe and his wife and son is an unnecessary distraction and doesn't make you think any better or worse for Crowe.
There are some moments that work and it keeps you interested but there isn't the intrigue or depth that similar films have. The way the ending comes together I felt nothing for anyone,coudlt really care less.
Big fail.