Great Revenge Flick!

Rating: 10/10 (11 May 2007)

Man On Fire is basically a revenge flick with a little redemption along the way.
Denzel Washington plays John Creasy an ex CIA man who has both lost his faith and become an alcoholic due to guilt about his past. Whilst visiting an old friend and colleague in Mexico (played brilliantly by Christopher Walken) he stumbles into a job of bodyguard to Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning) a young girl from a rich family of Mexico City.
What makes this movie work even more so than the interesting style of photography against a good soundtrack incorporating a great revenge style story is the chemistry between the two main stars Washington and Fanning. It is a joy to watch them during their scenes together and Fanning acts well beyond her years.
The film maybe too violent in some parts for many but if you don't mind this then give Man On Fire a go as it is a great piece of work.