One of the Year's Best

Rating: 9/10 (20 December 2004)

I had avoided watching this film since it was released. Why? Because I didn't think it would be good enough to make me pay to see it. It wasn't until the film was released on DVD and my sister told me that she thought it was one of the best films she had seen in a quite a while. I picked up a copy, watched it and was completely blown away.
What a film! Denzel is phenomenal. Dakota Fanning is incredible as Pita. She exhibits such maturity and wisdom for a little girl and is wonderful opposite the hardened character Denzel plays. The direction of this film is impeccable. WOW is the word that sums it up best.
Now, I would have chosen Denzel to be nominated for an Oscar for this movie over "Training Day." He is surely at the top of his game in this one.
I will continue to sing the praises of this film long after it becomes a slight memory to most as a must-see film starring Mr. Washington.