An average movie

James Foley is not a really famous director but he has made a few notable flicks such as 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and I always had a weak spot for his work, even though it tends to get a little too generic. This movie is a perfect example. Indeed, it is rather entertaining, the directing and acting were decent but the plot was just too pedestrian to make it really remarkable. In my opinion, the main attraction was to see such young actors like Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon starring in this at the beginning of their respective careers. There was even Alyssa Milano in one of the very few theatrical releases she has done in her career. You could argue that Mark Wahlberg was not really convincing as a violent pyschotic young man but I thought it was a decent attempt and it was interesting to see him portraying something else than his usual macho tough guys. At the end of the day, the main flaw was the plot which was just terribly generic and predictable but I still enjoyed most of it, above all, thanks to Foley's moody directing. To conclude, in my opinion, it remains a decent thriller and I think it is worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

6/10