Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
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Purely Joyful Movie!
Beautiful, moving film.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
Some will think it's crazy a person would call this a top movie, but I love revenge movies, and this one is fantastic. From beginning to end it's one brilliant act of revenge after another. My only gripe-and it's a big one-is the ending. They had a chance to do something unique and special, and they totally blew it!
Rating only for first 90mins. Last 15 mins was not supposed to be for the person who can do anythingAtleast he should have deserved better
F. Gary Gray directs 'Law Abiding Citizen (2009)' with flair - an early scene intercutting a botched execution with a child's cello concert is cinematically interesting if out of place - and the script itself has enough to keep you engaged -the beginnings of an intriguing morality-play buried beneath its messier outer layers - that you won't forget it immediately. Still, the moral ambiguity it aims for is a little out of reach considering its 'relatable' antagonist frequently murders innocent people and that several implausible, sometimes downright stupid moments break the illusion that this is anything other than a fairly generic, and occasionally disproportionately violent, thriller. 6/10
The first time I attempted to watch this film it seemed like a very violent revenge-porn type file, in the first 30 minutes or so. I was an idiot to stop watching at that point. The plot really takes off after Gerard Butler kills the murderer of his wife and daughter. I see in his character not a "revenge maniac" but a very sad individual with everything taken from him and no hope whatsoever. I actually think Gerard Butler is a terrific actor in a dramatic film.. I have to admit that many scenes had me crying because of the futility of revenge and the pain it only brings, never satisfaction. But it seems to be all we are left with , except acceptance of Gods love and this for many is not enough to make up for what was lost.Please see this film with any adult friends or children over 15 only. This is one of the best films that demonstrates what a broken legal system we have.