Language: English
Genre: Drama/Crime/Thriller
Cast: Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Monica Bellucci, Thomas Jane.
Direction: Stephen Hopkins
Music: Nadine Renee, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Stuart
Reasons to watch: Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman, beautiful locales, a very gorgeous Monica Bellucci and an engaging storyline
Reasons not to: Shoddy acting by some supporting actors, the camera gets too artistic at times.
Storyline: Henry Hearst (Gene Hackman) is a successful attorney in San Juan, Puerto Rico who lives an luxurious life. He has it all – money, respect, a house on the coast, and, most of all, a stunningly beautiful young wife Chantal (Monica Bellucci). He is all set to deliver an address on the eve of the feast of St. Sebastian when he is called to the police department by his longtime acquaintance Captain Victor Benezet (Morgan Freeman) for questioning surrounding the death of a young girl whose body was discovered by Hearst while jogging. Soon the witness becomes the suspect and as secrets and circumstances unfold, Hearst loses it all – his dignity, his persona and the love and confidence of his wife.
Can the will of a broken man survive the test of truth, or does it cave in to the circumstances?
Climax Handling: The climax runs high on emotions with a twist in the tale, though that twist can be confusing for some.
Points: Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman essay their roles perfectly; this movie is one of the most grossly misunderstood movies of all times.
Rating: 8.5/10
Comment: If you are looking for thrill, this is a good movie. But put your children to sleep first!
