memorable

Rating: Null/10 (26 April 2002)

Gripping thriller from director Bryan Singer about a group of vengeful career criminals falsely detained for a crime they didn't commit. Told from the perspective of a lone but crippled survivor, we learn how they take measures to exact revenge against the police only to find that they're being controlled by the underworld's most feared and ruthless criminal kingpin—a shadowy figure whose very existence is thought to be pure myth. One of a kind thriller with stylish direction, well-drawn characters, strong performances, and a unique script that throws out one new twist after another. Credibility of the finale is controversial, but it certainly is memorable in keeping with the film's intricate theme. ***