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Thriller starring Gerard Butler as Clyde Shelton, an ordinary family man whose life is blown apart when his wife and daughter are brutally murdered during an attack on their home. When a plea bargain sets his family's killers free, Shelton sees no choice but to take the law into his own hands, and in the name of justice he embarks on a killing spree that only one man can bring an end to: Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), the assistant district attorney who brokered the deal.
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7 of 7 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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By LXIX
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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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Valerie
Format:Blu-ray
Thinking about going to bed, this film started late on Film 4. Thought I'd watch the beginning out of curiosity as I have never seen Gerard Butler in a bad film to date. However, once it started, I could not leave the film; it was really gripping. I agree, this film is not for anyone who is adverse to extreme violence, but taken in its entirety, the violence is in keeping with the story and the mindset of the character that Gerard Butler plays. Jamie Foxx and Colm Meaney are also extremely good and the interaction of characters in the story is well done. This is a clever film that is gripping, psychological, thrilling, full of unexpected twists and keeps you not only on the edge of your seat, but guessing right to the end; an ending, which is unexpected! I am not going to go over the story, that is apparent in the film's write-up, but I will say this, if you enjoy a really good psychological thriller and can accept violence in its context of the story, then for 109 minutes you will be immersed in a film that does not let you leave it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great film - buy it! Loved every minute of this film, great acting, clever story etc.
Highly recommend this film a must for any collection!
Highly recommend this film a must for any collection!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Anna165
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fantastic thriller. Jamie Foxx is brilliant, Gerard Butler does not disappoint either. The plot od teh film is ingenious. The sad part for me was in teh end when Gerard could not execute his latest plan.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Law Abiding Citizen begins with Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) with his family until they are brutally murdered by two robbers. At the trail, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) tells Shelton that the real killer won't get the death sentence which will go instead to the other robber.
Stunned and shocked at this, Clyde simply disappears from sight. Ten years later, both of the robbers are dead with grisy and unsettling ways. The police arrest Shelton, then Rice asks for a confession from him. But what he and the rest of them don't realise that Shelton has a disturbing plan to bring down the flawed system with brutal and shocking acts.
This film will grab your attention within the first few minutes right to the very end, it will leave you on the edge of your seat and your jaw will drop several times. It's hard to feel for any of the characters, at first you are deeply saddened for Shelton and against Rice but as the film goes on it's up to you to decide who you will root for. It is violent and bloody so anyone who dosen't like gory images stay away from this one, also this film is the director's cut where it has a few minutes added in the running time. Pefomances are oustanding from the co-stars to the leading men. Foxx suits his role as Rice, the family man who may have made a mistake with his descion of the court case. But it's Butler that really steals the show. From a broken man to a unsettling murderer, he gives you chills whenever he comes on screen and gives one of his best pefomances so far in his movie career. He also prodcued it so that's a added bonus. The one thing I didn't like this was the ending, not to give anything away but it's not one I would say it sastified me.... Read more ›
Stunned and shocked at this, Clyde simply disappears from sight. Ten years later, both of the robbers are dead with grisy and unsettling ways. The police arrest Shelton, then Rice asks for a confession from him. But what he and the rest of them don't realise that Shelton has a disturbing plan to bring down the flawed system with brutal and shocking acts.
This film will grab your attention within the first few minutes right to the very end, it will leave you on the edge of your seat and your jaw will drop several times. It's hard to feel for any of the characters, at first you are deeply saddened for Shelton and against Rice but as the film goes on it's up to you to decide who you will root for. It is violent and bloody so anyone who dosen't like gory images stay away from this one, also this film is the director's cut where it has a few minutes added in the running time. Pefomances are oustanding from the co-stars to the leading men. Foxx suits his role as Rice, the family man who may have made a mistake with his descion of the court case. But it's Butler that really steals the show. From a broken man to a unsettling murderer, he gives you chills whenever he comes on screen and gives one of his best pefomances so far in his movie career. He also prodcued it so that's a added bonus. The one thing I didn't like this was the ending, not to give anything away but it's not one I would say it sastified me.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By joan martin
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
it was shocking, surprising to say the least, extremely well produced, brilliant acting and great direction.it was worth the price, it was entertaining, very watchable.Law Abiding Citizen [DVD]
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law abiding citizen
great story, clever plot with a good twist. great acting, a must see for action adventure fans. don't miss it.
Published 7 hours ago by Paul Young
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Brilliant movie
It was an absolutely thrilling movie and I was gripped, on the edge of my seat the whole way through!
Published 10 days ago by Charlotte
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Incredible!
Possibly one of Gerard Butler's best movie, this story has the feeling of Justice being done, even in an unorthodox way as Butler characters achieves it. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Vampire Bookaholic
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Great film
This film is awesome the twists are just mind blowing this is mr butler at his best get this film
Published 15 days ago by Ox1982
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great film
this has got to be 1 of the best films iv seen in a long time......full of twists and turns........very good film
Published 19 days ago by Mr. Peter R. Arundel
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One good gag for those pestered by mobile phones
Strangely this curiously numbing vision has but one redeeming feature for all those poor travellers on busses and trains assailed by loud phone users in public... Read more
Published 20 days ago by gillesgrimm
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Law Abiding Citizen
Great film with many twists, with a very "crafty" law abiding citizen, plenty of action and a great ending, well worth keeping to view again
Published 1 month ago by Mrs P
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Favourite film!
So happy I've finally bought this, I'm so excited to watch it, and it gothere way earlier than expected! Bonus!
Published 1 month ago by Katee101
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Got it in good time, saw this film on the TV but didn't record it, so bought a copy, well worth watching.
Published 2 months ago by James V. Mudie
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic.
WOW. what a film if you want action from start to finish then go for this movie, i dont think Gerard butler can beat this as his best movie.Fantastic.
Published 2 months ago by suzy sue
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