It's not what you know . . . it's what you can prove in court."
Anytime I see a Gerard Butler film I go in with the mantra that I’ll be cheering for him the whole. I mean, its not often he pulls out the villain card and when he does its not that terrible guy you really hate, and usually I still can’t help but love him (see Tomb Raider and Phantom for Examples).
Going into Citizen and having seen a trailer for it, I thought I had it figured out. A mans wife and child are murdered in front of him, I mean who wouldn’t want revenge on the guy who got away with it. If one thing I have discovered its expect the un-expected, you may go in with a determined mind set, but expect to come out unsure of who you’re rooting for.
This movie is about a man who, decides to take justice into his own hands to prove a point at how corrupt it really is. Gerard takes the role of psychological killer to a new depth, Including early on in the film the dismemberment of the murderer. I mean there’s something terrifying about being chopped up into over 25 pieces, He uses a box cutter to remove one certain appendage.
I loved this movie, not only for its non stop heart racing what’s going to happen next sense, but because it was more than action it was a psychological thriller as well.
A lot of reviews are unfortunately looking at this movie as realistic or putting down the ending. For me it’s the complete opposite, the ending was brilliant and smartly done.
It had great acting and the story line is there to make you think.
Just like me, I’m sure when you leave the theatre you won’t know who to be rooting for.
Going into Citizen and having seen a trailer for it, I thought I had it figured out. A mans wife and child are murdered in front of him, I mean who wouldn’t want revenge on the guy who got away with it. If one thing I have discovered its expect the un-expected, you may go in with a determined mind set, but expect to come out unsure of who you’re rooting for.
This movie is about a man who, decides to take justice into his own hands to prove a point at how corrupt it really is. Gerard takes the role of psychological killer to a new depth, Including early on in the film the dismemberment of the murderer. I mean there’s something terrifying about being chopped up into over 25 pieces, He uses a box cutter to remove one certain appendage.
I loved this movie, not only for its non stop heart racing what’s going to happen next sense, but because it was more than action it was a psychological thriller as well.
A lot of reviews are unfortunately looking at this movie as realistic or putting down the ending. For me it’s the complete opposite, the ending was brilliant and smartly done.
It had great acting and the story line is there to make you think.
Just like me, I’m sure when you leave the theatre you won’t know who to be rooting for.
I reccommend this movie to anyone who is a Gerard fan, or someone who wants to see a really good psychological film, don't expect to be bored at all.
I give it 5 IceCream Scoops out of 5
Rated R for strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape, and pervasive language
4 comments:
Love your review
I LOVE THIS MOVIE.
That is all :)
Also, just when you think you've got it figured out BAM! someone explodes. Keeps you on your toes as a veiwer.
Aka... be careful next time you answer your cellphone
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