Very enjoyable

Rating: Null/10 (19 November 2004)

I saw this film with a friend of mine and neither of us knew what to expect. I thought this film was excellent. The subtle love story that unfolds between the little girl and her protector is what elevates this film above the norm. The last time this was done so well was in LEON. I found the undercurrent stories of rich aloofness, drink problems, angst and loneliness, more interesting than the main one. The self-loathing of Creasy (Denzel) sits uncomfortably with his duties. The fantastic little actress that is Dakota Fanning seeks the softer side of him, only to expose some real caring. The consequences paid later for the endangerment of Creasy's new little "friend" are expectedly violent. I thoroughly recommend this film. The camera angles were meant to be unsettling - I think that worked.