Impressive, immense impact from Washington...

Rating: 10/10 (24 May 2007)

I stumbled across this amazing film not expecting anything special. But I was completely blown away by the content and theme of this. Only being revolved around two guys, Washington and Hawke. Washington being the so called mentor for the newbie Hawke. Though as a rookie would expect everything to be by the book and to only follow orders he is completely confused and unaware of what Washingtons true methods are. Methods of violence and brutality against criminals unorthodoxed. To be smarter and more cunning than any criminal they fight against is whats become of Washington.
Their 24 hour ordeal is action packed thriller with an amazing performance by Washington and truly worthy of an Oscar. His portrayal of a cop gone completely insane with his credibility of being a "someone" important and big is truly impressive. There's a unique sense of portrayal of the character from Washington. The scene with the Mexican gangsters is thrilling at the same time this movie gave a feel of realism in connection to the present world.
Denzel stepping out of his usual goodie good role at the same time playing it with intensity and command. An amazing movie with amazing performances, you wouldn't think much of it just by the title, but try it and it may end up blowing you away. And yes there's that scene with eva mendez!! Now you'll want to watch it more. No? But really this movies worth your time so go see it if you haven't.