Great intensity, weak script

Rating: 8/10 (8 May 2002)

I was initially interested in the movie because of Washington's Oscar win, but I was disappointed in the script. Don't get me wrong, there were some very high points and some great intensity (especially from Washington), but the plot and storyline were weak in several places. Overall, it felt underdeveloped and predictable, but I would still recommend it for the other areas where it was strong (Washington, Hawke, Street-level grit, etc).