Solid Film, even despite the rather mundane ending

Rating: 7/10 (9 January 2003)

(some spoilers) Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson were quite good together in this film, producing a rather interesting dynamic between their two personalities. However, the one person that really took over the show was Guy Pearce. Not only was he ruthlessly unlikeable, the last scene with Jones was perfect. The only thing I didn't like was the rather predictable twists that involved the hands of a few smarmy characters and the eventual exoneration. A good popcorn thriller to watch and keep you interested, but don't expect something deep and powerful.