Better than the original. . . WAY BETTER.

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2006)

There really aren't enough revenge films anymore, which is shame because there not a much better genre when your looking for real all out action. This film really doesn't disappoint in this area. There is certain amount of violence but this isn't a Disney movie, it's about revenge so you kind of expected it didn't you. Out of the several "interrogation" Sequences only one is noticeably Violent but I still wouldn't let the kids see, or you can if you want, see if I care. Be a bad parent.
I'm not a big Denzel Washington but I have to say he made this film, not to cast aspersions on any of the other cast members but I think that casting him as Creasy was spot on. You can really believe him as the rage engulfed bodyguard and he seemed like a real tough guy, the kind you really don't want to mess with. All this and he can still use the term "catches my fancy", how cool is that?! Having said that all the cast are great, but the three names you will know are Mickey Rourke, Dakota Fanning (of war of the world fame) and Christopher Walken! They all play their roles well and I got the sense that Mickey (I can call him that because we're close friends) was born to play the sleazy and corrupt family lawyer. The only draw back is the fact that the film takes it's time to get started but the story really helps the time pass and when Creasy gets down to business you'll be glad you waited.
I loved this film through and through; it is one of the best if not the best film of 2004. It's worth watching.