engrossing true - life story

Rating: 7/10 (18 January 2008)

Certainly an original story, although it's probably told in an unoriginal way. The scheme is the one of a family drama, cat and mouse style, and the entertainment is really heart pumping. Wouldn't say the movie is clichéd, on the contrary it's got its originality and charm, focusing perfectly on Ney York city's mean streets. The director provided some unique shots (Vietnam connections, corrupt military personnel and so on). As for the lead actors Russel Crowe is in my opinion much more inspired but the pair works on the whole and never disappoints. This film has attracted a significant audience not only for being boosted by such stars but because it digs deeply in the story with style and pace.