decent thriller that goes a bit overboard

Rating: Null/10 (23 July 2004)

Ex-Marine-turned-despondent and boozing bodyguard John Creasy reluctantly takes a job in Mexico City to protect the precocious young daughter of a wealthy family, eventually forming a close and inseparable bond with the girl. After she's kidnapped by the mysterious leader of an underground crime syndicate, Creasy goes on a deadly rampage to seek retribution against those responsible. Well-crafted with a first-rate cast the film holds your interest, but the subject matter turns ugly, the direction borders on pretentious, and the story loses credibility as it nears the finale. The film's strongest virtue is its sincere relationship between Washington and Fanning who both deliver fine performances. **Â½