Strong performances and a sci-fi script that knew where the line was

Rating: 7/10 (18 April 2016)

I'm not a big fan of science fiction, but every once in a while a sci-film will come along that I do like (and this is one). The problem for me with most sci-fi is how far can the director push the viewer to suspend belief before the viewer says, "Wait a minute. This is getting absurd."? That is, perhaps, even more true when the sci-fi topic is time travel...which this sort of is. For me, this story did not push me past that point of being comfortable with suspending belief.
I'm not going to outline the plot of the film here. Many others...and many other sources...do that. I want to concentrate on a few of the actors and their performances.
Denzel Washington, as an ATF Special Agent, turns in a solid performance, as he almost always does. He helps hold the line on suspending belief.
Paula Patton -- an actress I'm not very familiar with -- is excellent as the victim turned hero.
Jim Caviezel turns in a wonderful performance as the terrorist.
Val Kilmer -- looking quite rotund (but once one of my favorites) is rather bland as an FBI Special Agent.
Adam Goldberg, another actor I'm not too familiar with, is superb as a scientist.
I highly recommend this film...and I think you'll like the plot twist at the end!