Law Abiding Citizen or Deathwish 6?

Rating: 3/10 (21 October 2009)

This film has something for everyone. There is a white lead and a black lead. That ticks 2 boxes. There is a gory (in places) thriller for the guys and eye candy for the girls. Another 2 ticks. There is even something for the StarTrek fans...... its a box office winner. But it forgot to tick a very important box. A credible storyline. After a promising start, it deteriorates into complete, unbelievable nonsense. The endgame is bordering on farce. I am sure it is hard to find new twists, which we expect these days. A completely original story is impossible, i do understand. But at least make it credible, tell a straight story well, rather than a convoluted one badly. Jamie Foxx has won awards!! He is a great actor. Gerard Butler is.... well he's Gerard Butler. He's done a couple of good films right? What were they doing in agreeing to do this utter tosh?? Do yourself a favour, stay in, save some money and rent Taken instead. Or go the whole hog and get the original Deathwish...... it was far, far better and a whole lot more believable.