Does not fulfill it's potential. - 6 of 10

Rating: 6/10 (26 July 2004)

This film could've been much better than it was. Somehow the actors missed their mark. If you thought Penn was good in this, see "21 Grams" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0315733/ He is far better in that film.

Robbins' role seemed too fragmented to watch. I believe that must've been Eastwood's intent, though. Otherwise, I'd say his character was awful. Bacon and Fishburn do fine, but I was confused why Bacon's marital troubles were tossed in here. Just to flesh out his character? Okay, but it seemed a touch too much. I didn't care.
The premise? Hometown justice meets 'organized' justice. Big deal. This film has an overblown rating. 6 of 10