It isn't the most tightly plotted thriller, but it offers some true surprises. But that's not saying much.
Freeman deserves better, and so do viewers.
The strong cast includes Johnny Depp in dual cameos. To some extent, that's the effect director Ted Demme wants, but the movie goes too far. Also stars Penelope Cruz, Cliff Curtis, Paul Reubens. At its best, the film is sharply amusing, full of attractive characters and clever lines. But it often misses the spontaneity and bite that good comedy always has.