This is a B movie wrapped in a A movie production

Rating: 4/10 (30 January 2010)

We were actually quite enjoying the outset of this film and the way it touches on sensitive subjects within our society and the way we, as a society, handle criminals and the principles of justice.
However, it soon turn out that this is at the very best a B movie wrapped up in a A movie production. Well, an A movie in regards to production design, but not in regards to script. Starting out quite effectively this movie all too quickly spirals down into boredom and involuntary comedy. In the end, we spent more time discussing whether Jamie Foxxs fat policeman sidekick was the lovechild of Nick Nolte and Gene Hackmann than how unrealistic it would be for a DA to do a hands on investigation in the catacombs of a Philly prison.
Don't get me wrong, this movie is great if you are really drunk on vodka and happens to think it is a comedy, since there are so many obvious involuntary funny moments in it. If you are looking for any type of suspense, you are much better of with any random episode of 24 mixed up with 10 minutes of Saw. I opt for the vodka.