Solid drama and acting. Nice effects. Standard cinematography and sets.

Rating: 7/10 (21 August 2009)

Overall rating 7/10. Acting is good though not exceptional. Lesser actors would have been a disaster since the material really forced the actors to wring the most out of what they were asked to say. Script is pretty standard material for a human drama, safe and uncreative. The plot elements were above average. No eye-rolling took place while viewing. This isn't a must-have or must-see but if you watch it you won't feel let down and it really is good for mixed company. The family drama is a bit tired but whatever, that's Hollywood for you. The action goes beyond the call in terms of CGI effort, and that was a real eye-opener. The cinematography is the same boring stuff you've seen everywhere. People driving, people talking, people hurrying about. Standard shots with standard timing by people who know how to do standard perfectly. The plot is what makes this a 7 rather than a 6.