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Bruce McGill, Leslie Bibb, Viola Davis, Regina Hall, Gerard ButlerDirector: F. Gary Gray
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm not really that much of a fan of Gerard Butler's acting (I like the guy himself, always comes across as sound in interviews), but I found him to be rather good in this movie as was Jamie Foxx and Colm Meaney. Although the story follows what is a familiar route for the most part, the ending caught me by surprise and I also found the movie did well at playing with my feelings towards Butler's character Clyde. I started off obviously feeling sorry for him after his wife and daughter is murdered and even agreed with the character as he takes revenge on the actual killers but as his 'payback' towards the system spirals into darker and darker moments, it is increasingly difficult to root for him and to agree with his methods. One of the better blockbuster thrillers of recent years. Recommended. 4/5
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I wouldn't set too much store by some of the pretentious reviews giving this film only 1 star. It doesn't pretend to be a work of fine art after all. But the plot was reasonably good with a good twist here and there, and the action scenes entertaining too.
No, not the "best film ever." but a good coupld of hours of entertainment.
No, not the "best film ever." but a good coupld of hours of entertainment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Law Abiding Citizen' sees Glaswegian hard man Gerard Butler take on an American accent as he fills the bitter, vengeful shoes of the Philadelphian errant genius Clyde Shelton. Shelton's life is turned upside down when his wife and daughter are murdered during a raid at their home. After watching one of the killers escape with a lenient sentence under the terms of a plea bargaining arrangement he picks his moment, waits ten years, and then proceeds to murder most of those connected with the case including the judge and officials in the DA's office.
Always one step ahead of the law enforcement agencies, he devises ingenious ways of making his point and avenging those who oversaw a criminal justice system that perpetuates injustice in the name of legal practicalities.
'Law Abiding Citizen' is a watchable, elaborate affair. The tale of one man hell-bent on vengeance has been done many times before but this plot mix is augmented by the protagonist's particularly cold and calculating cruelty - much of it achieved from the confines of his prison cell.
Gerard Butler does well here, although I'll never be convinced by a Scot who adopts an American accent. For many he will always be Leonidas from 300, but he has achieved much beyond this and should be credited for the diversity of roles that he has now undertaken.
Overall, a high-tech brutal tale of anger, pathological hatred and cat and mouse belligerence.
Always one step ahead of the law enforcement agencies, he devises ingenious ways of making his point and avenging those who oversaw a criminal justice system that perpetuates injustice in the name of legal practicalities.
'Law Abiding Citizen' is a watchable, elaborate affair. The tale of one man hell-bent on vengeance has been done many times before but this plot mix is augmented by the protagonist's particularly cold and calculating cruelty - much of it achieved from the confines of his prison cell.
Gerard Butler does well here, although I'll never be convinced by a Scot who adopts an American accent. For many he will always be Leonidas from 300, but he has achieved much beyond this and should be credited for the diversity of roles that he has now undertaken.
Overall, a high-tech brutal tale of anger, pathological hatred and cat and mouse belligerence.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good film but...
this was a good film and was very watchable but the ending confused me. I kind of could see the point he was making at first, as with having 2 children myself, I would want to do... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Ms. S. N. Hughes
Best film ever!
Non stop action with an amazing twist. Quality storyline which most of the films of today are lacking. You will not be disappointed!
Published 21 days ago by Z-meister
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A very good film nail biting beginning to end. that is why I have given it 5 stars.
very recommended to buy
very recommended to buy
Published 24 days ago by betty
"..VERY COOL VIOLENT ACTION THRILLER.."
This is a very cool film indeed, a finely crafted story of revenge on the justice system! After his family is killed in a random attack on their home Clyde (Gerard Butler) feels... Read more
Published 29 days ago by S. Drury
An excellent fil
An excellent revenge thriller where you really care about the participants. A number of big shocks in this film and you are kept guessing most of the way through, although the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by SimboC
Law Abiding Citizen
Really good film, enjoyed it very much. Would recommend watching this film as it was full of action with good story line.
Published 1 month ago by luxtjll
well written
well written film with a good storyline,well worth watching.can be a bit violent at times but it is a great film.
Published 1 month ago by janesman
Brilliant start but,...
Really, an interesting start, with an air of realism about it. But the whole thing just descended into farce as the coincidences and bad acting mounted up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Apple-eater
Law abiding citizen
If you like your cinema to have a beginning a middle and an end then this is for you. This is a film that is full of suprises and terrific acting, in particular from the main... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. F. Carron
Interesting premise, lousy execution.
The idea behind the film is genuinely interesting. How the justice system in so many countries, especially the US, has simply become a game to the professionals involved, and how... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Taylor
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