For those in doubt, the evil isn't one-sided: a prison movie
Added 2/9/2009
A guard and a death row inmate become friends almost by accident.
The system has failed badly on this fellow who killed four people.
The frying went as scheduled...
Death as the revenge of the state seems to be less than enlightened or even Christian?
The guard's life goes on.
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time well spent
Added 2/8/2008
kiefer is very believable as denver in this movie (when is he not in a role he is playing). not the kind of movies i usually watch, but if you want to watch a movie that makes you think about it after you've seen it , this is one of those.it's not for the ones with a weak stomach, but it really makes you feel with both of the maincharacters (Forest Whitaker/Kiefer Sutherland).
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Oh, boy...
Added 12/29/2007
I'm sorry to say that I was relly disappointed in this movie. I really like Kiefer Sutherland and this fell short.
This emphasizes weak acting and poor direction from Sutherland. Whitaker is OUTSTANDING in this early role for him.
The story does get better as you watch it, after you get through the steamy shower scene with the terrible "sexy electric guitar" music. *gag*
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Best Prison Movie I've Seen!
Added 7/11/2007
I usually dont like prison movies or Kiefer Sutherland movies (although I love him as Jack Bauer in 24), so I was pleasantly surprised by how good this movie was! This is by far the best prison movie I've seen. The acting was superb, especially from Sutherland who did an excellent job portraying the two sides of his character: one moment a violent, vile, hard-core murderer who has committed horrendous crimes and would probably do it again if given a chance and the next moment a vulnerable condemned man who regrets his mistakes and would have lived a different life if he could, a man who is the victim of a bad childhood and a foster care/juvenile justice system that failed him. Never has an actor done such a superb job of making me care about a character that my natural instincts were to hate.
I liked that this movie was able to make its point without being preachy or sappy. It did it by telling a good story, with interesting characters and excellent acting. It made me really think about my own views on the death penalty and what makes some people turn bad. I can't say that it changed my views, but it made me think. Most importantly, it makes me really want to DO something to help troubled youth BEFORE they get to the point of Sutherland's character.
Whether you want to be challenged to think or just want good entertainment, I'd recommend this movie highly.
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What a great movie
Added 7/3/2007
The theme of this movie is very real. Kiefer Sutherland's character represents so many young man that get lost in the jail system.
The movie really talks to you and makes you think.
Kiefer Sutherland did an amazing job directing this movie as well, the movie speaks to you in a very personal way.
Once you finish watching this film you will be touched, I know I was.
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