Great Role for Denzel

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2005)

What a great movie! I did not really know what to expect, but I was intrigued by the kidnapping-in-Mexico scenario as I have been to Mexico City and experienced the environment and the extreme precautions that are essential to survival first hand. The story line is very believable and the slow "endearment" process of the two characters - body guard and "guardee" is the perfect set up for the rest of the movie. Creasy is a beaten man who slowly finds value in a more personal relationship with a little girl - she helps him feel something again as he helps her her believe in herself. Then, after the unthinkable happens, the revenge sequence of discovery and doling out of justice is superb and a credit to the writers as well. The only negative comment I can make is the deliberate jumpy-camera technique used multiple times throughout the movie. I got it the first couple of times and found it to be annoying later on. However, it did not ruin the movie for me.