Michael Keaton,
Andy Garcia,
Brian Cox,
Marcia Gay Harden,
Erik King
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Although he enjoyed great critical success with crime dramas and slice-of-life pictures, director Barbet Schroeder continued dabbling in the thriller genre with this action-oriented film. Andy Garcia ... read more
DVD Release Date: May 26, 1998
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September 10, 2009Peter McCabe (Michael Keaton) is in jail for several murders. He is one of the most dreaded criminals in his prison. However, a cop, Frank Conner (Andy Garcia), finds out that Peter is the only one who can save his son by giving him a bone marrow transplant. Peter agrees to do so... read more
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November 25, 2007This so-called thriller concerns a cop, trying to save his son's life, who must deal with a homicidal sociopath who happens to be the only suitable bone-marrow donor in the entire civilized world. Yeah, right!
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July 24, 2007Peter McCabe: You have to appreciate the irony. After all these years of being locked up, I'm given the opportunity to kill again. A cops kid too, and all I have to do is sit right here.
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December 8, 2006A solid and riveting edge of your seat thriller. Packs plenty of explosive action, unpredictable suspence and full-throttle excitment. Michael Keaton and Andy Garcia have never been better. A sly and and chilling cat and mouse game. An exhilerating ride.
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September 3, 2006Not the greatest film in the world. In fact some parts are pretty ridiculous. that's part of the charm here as Garcia faces a moral dilemma. Kill the killer and your son dies. Keaton is great as a cold blooded psycho and Garcia is pretty much drifting through as the loving father... read more
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March 24, 2008Great movie. Andy Garcia and Michael Keaton play off each other really well and make this film very entertaining, intense and assured direction, moments of genuine suspense, and a booming score.
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February 8, 2011One of my all-time favorites. Keaton (one of my favorite actors - he was casted very well fir his parts in the late 80's and early 90's) plays the role of a sociopath sentenced to life in prison exceptionally well. I'm not a Garcia fan (I dont believe that he's a very talented ac... read more
Critic Reviews
May 19, 2009
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
July 30, 2007
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
Primarily, the movie works as a showcase for Garcia and Keaton. Full Review
October 6, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A preposterous yet entertaining thriller with Michael Keaton stretching admirably as a Hannibal Lecter-style killer.
May 30, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
A waste of time.
September 26, 2002
David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor
A squandered opportunity to explore important issues through popular moviemaking. Full Review
August 22, 2002
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Keaton and Garcia have never been any more desperate than in this silly film.
June 23, 2002
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
an astoundingly inept thriller that's easily the worst movie ever directed by Barbet Schroeder and may well prove to be an all-time low for everyone else involved with it. Full Review
May 31, 2002
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
É uma pena que este seja um filme de ação. A premissa do filme é tão forte e bem armada que, com certeza, poderia ter gerado uma história muito mais dramática e complexa. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Ed Kelleher, Film Journal International
So intent on keeping the action cresting that the credibility of the narrative is often undermined. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Logic flies gloriously out the window at every possible opportunity. Full Review
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