Synopsis: A rush-hour fender bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying one another might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost. Late for court, high powered attorney Gavin Banek is weaving through heavy traffic. In a different lane is Doyle Gipson, a father whose right to see his children rests on the decision of a judge with a full docket and no time to spare. On the surface, Banek and Gipson are two very different men: one is struggling away from rock bottom. But a minor accident will drive these two strangers to the brink of self-destruction, and prove that rage can equalize any playing field when men turn into beasts.
Starring: Ben Affleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, William Hurt, Bradley Cooper
Directed by: Roger Michell
U.S. Rating: R
I consider this movie one of the best plots watched in 2002. I'm a loyal follower of every single movie with Samuel L. Jackson (some of them are not that good, because the rest of the cast sucks, or his role is not good enough for him). In the other hand, I consider that Ben Affleck has been in some really good movies (this is one of them), but honestly, I'm not totally convinced by his talent, after wining an Oscar for best actor. I know he's won an Oscar... bla, bla, bla... but I don't know, I strongly believe that his friend Matt Daemon is way much better actor than him. Anyway, I watch all his movies, especially because he's always working with other great actors & actresses. Now, let's talk about this movie. I really enjoyed the plot. Due to a coincidence, both lives, tragedies and situations are connected by destiny. I really enjoyed all the situations forced by both sides trying to not just find the solution to their own problems, but trying to make each others lives miserable. Everything was escalating until the one who originated the situation, Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck) notices that he's not just destroying the other person's reputation and life, but hurting his family (wife and kids). It's a really good thriller with some drama from the very first minute. Totally recommended.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I really liked this plot. This is the kind of plot that I really enjoy, because it gives you a little bit of everything and helps you to get involved in the situation and lives of the characters in this movie.
2. I enjoyed the moment when Gavin Banek is driving his Mercedes trying desperately to fix the situation after getting the documents back and Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) is in the taxi right next to him and shows him a wheel brace, letting him know that he took the nuts from his wheels.
3. I liked the final, when Gavin Banek not just helps Doyle Gipson with his family, his financial situation (buying him a house), but taking control of the situation with his father in law, who's a corrupt lawyer that forged the document lost by Doyle Gipson.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Roger Michell
U.S. Rating: R
I consider this movie one of the best plots watched in 2002. I'm a loyal follower of every single movie with Samuel L. Jackson (some of them are not that good, because the rest of the cast sucks, or his role is not good enough for him). In the other hand, I consider that Ben Affleck has been in some really good movies (this is one of them), but honestly, I'm not totally convinced by his talent, after wining an Oscar for best actor. I know he's won an Oscar... bla, bla, bla... but I don't know, I strongly believe that his friend Matt Daemon is way much better actor than him. Anyway, I watch all his movies, especially because he's always working with other great actors & actresses. Now, let's talk about this movie. I really enjoyed the plot. Due to a coincidence, both lives, tragedies and situations are connected by destiny. I really enjoyed all the situations forced by both sides trying to not just find the solution to their own problems, but trying to make each others lives miserable. Everything was escalating until the one who originated the situation, Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck) notices that he's not just destroying the other person's reputation and life, but hurting his family (wife and kids). It's a really good thriller with some drama from the very first minute. Totally recommended.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I really liked this plot. This is the kind of plot that I really enjoy, because it gives you a little bit of everything and helps you to get involved in the situation and lives of the characters in this movie.
2. I enjoyed the moment when Gavin Banek is driving his Mercedes trying desperately to fix the situation after getting the documents back and Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) is in the taxi right next to him and shows him a wheel brace, letting him know that he took the nuts from his wheels.
3. I liked the final, when Gavin Banek not just helps Doyle Gipson with his family, his financial situation (buying him a house), but taking control of the situation with his father in law, who's a corrupt lawyer that forged the document lost by Doyle Gipson.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
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