Good Movie...would recommend to others

Rating: 8/10 (21 October 2007)

Most movies can't hold my interest for the full 2 hours or so. This one did. It is a typical drama where the story seems to indicate the obvious perpetrator and then twists and turns in the story reveal a surprise ending. I could see this movie take the same route but liked it nevertheless. I don't think this is Ed Harris' best movie (I loved him in Enemy at the Gates)and Morgan Freeman is always a joy to watch. Michelle Monaghan is rather bland. However, Amy Ryan plays her role with perfection. Casey Affleck is rather hard to believe in his role. I would have preferred someone a little stronger but can't blame brother Ben for giving him the job. The bottom line is the story is good enough to overcome any of these shortcomings.