Review

Rating: Null/10 (23 November 2013)

The 2009 thriller, Law Abiding Citizen takes place in the present day in Pennsylvania. This movie focuses on a man named Clyde (Gerard Butler) who feels failed by the justice system so he takes justice into his own hands by seeking revenge on the ones who killed his family and those who failed to get the justice he deserved. 10 years later Clyde begins the work of his master plan to get the justice he needs by first seeking out the killers and then the justice system. Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), the District Attorney, is at the center of the plan and tries to solve the mysteries that are happening in the world around him. There is an unexpected end to Clyde's master plan – to most this restores safety, but one person goes up in flames. There is a good representation of the female voice throughout the film because there was a growth in the female character, Sarah Lowell (Leslie Bibb), who is involved in the District Attorney's office and works under Nick. It is through Nick's support of her that she was able to get involved in the case because the other men in the department didn't believe she would be beneficial to the case. Throughout the film, you see her voice getting more recognition because she uncovers many great facts. This does play into the idea that females do tend to get underestimated in the workplace unless they are supported or protected by a male.
The development of the character of Clyde is brilliant. His intellect is beyond what someone would ever believe. SPOILER The events that happen in the film are so well organized and planned that the audience would never be able to tie them back to Clyde – it is mind blowing when you finally realize the ending. In relation to characters, Clyde is by far my favorite character in any films. His manipulative and survivalist mind is something I have never seen in films before. This character is a one of a kind character and by far leads this movie to be something much better.
My overall opinion of this movie is high. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a crime related thriller. It left me wondering and stumped at all ends, and the ending is just genius. I have watched this movie hundred of times (not even a joke).It is brilliantly structured and even though I know the twists and turns of the movie, it never gets old.