Yes, the ending sucks, but...

Rating: 9/10 (27 October 2012)

...I'd rather have 90 minutes of great movie and 13 minutes of a disappointing conclusion than vice-versa.
The introduction and body of the movie are fantastic, full of drama, suspense, and a continuous emotional roller-coaster.
As many, I wasn't happy with the ending. But, then, how was it ever going to end anyway? The protagonist could either have met his death or he'd have been sentenced to multiple, consecutive life sentences. He was never going to be released, that's for sure. So, given those choices, the first wasn't such a bad one.
More disappointing is that the protagonist is turned into the "bad guy" toward the end, even though I personally didn't buy it. He may have gotten a bit carried away with his attempt to blow up the mayoral conference, but I'd say his heart was in the right place.
In any event, the movie, including the finale, got us all talking. Isn't that a hallmark of a good picture?