denzel washington is a bad mother (watch your mouth)

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2004)

This movie was a true gem. Edge of your seat action, maybe a wee bit sentimental at times but Denzel is at his best. You are really missing out if you don't see this one in the theatres. Denzel plays a an ex-assassin who takes a bodyguard job in Mexico City, guarding the child of a rich businessman. At the beginning of the movie he is alcoholic trying to escape his past and his present, but his relationship with the child teaches him that living is worthwhile again. When she is kidnapped (and he is shot and nearly killed during the kidnapping), revenge becomes the name of the game. As Walken says of him in the movie, his art is death, and this is his masterpiece. The plot takes some good twists that I don't want to ruin. This is definitely a must see!