Walk a Mile...

Rating: 9/10 (8 December 2010)

How would it feel to have to drive a mile in Max's shoes? As I watched this movie I kept asking myself what I would have done if I was in Max's (Jamie Foxx) position. Vincent (Tom Cruise), a contract killer, forced Max to drive him around Los Angeles while he murdered people. Ultimately Max had two choices, to either drive the cab for Vincent and be a part of his murders or refuse to drive which would most likely result in his own death. If Max refused, wouldn't Vincent have just gotten another cab? Why didn't Vincent just get another cab driver? These questions filled my mind as the movie progressed. At the climax of the story, Max got away from Vincent but then found out that Vincent's next victim was his earlier passenger, Annie (Jada Smith). Max gave up his freedom and safety and decided to try and rescue her. Through pure selfless ambition, Max made every attempt to save Annie's life. What causes somebody to give up their luxuries or freedoms to help someone in need? Eventually Max saves Annie's life and rids the world of another killer. Max killed a person in order to save a life. Is Max's decision to kill Vincent justified? It is easy to say that he made the right decision because he saved the innocent person, Annie and took away an evil, Vincent. But doesn't this make Max ultimately wrong by taking somebody else's life? I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a thriller and a chance to focus on human responsibility and morality. Feel free to post back with comments or questions.