Great Film: Out of Time
Decent thriller if...
This movie, for me, is most comprable to The Negotiator. Star cop
(although here, the main character has more flaws than Danny in the
Negotiator) gets framed for a murder/embezzlement scheme and has to
prove his innocence in a limited time, despite the enormous amount of
evidence stacked against him.
I like those kinds of movies, so I didn't find this one to be too bad
with the exception of two things: the predictable plot points (although
I think I've just been watching way too many of these movies, so I've
come to follow the formula) and the rather thin ending that never
really went into much detail as to why the star cop was set up unlike
other thrillers where the antagonists usually explain their schemes in
considerable detail (some parts filled in by the protagonist). This one
was left somewhat unexplained before eliminating the bad guys.
A decent movie, but probably one they didn't need Denzel Washington
for. He's too good and, unfortunately, too old, for a role like this.
But, if you enjoy the genre, you're likely to find this one to be
satisfying...I guess.
Cast
- Alex Diaz Whitlock played by Eva Mendes
- Ann Merai Harrison played by Sanaa Lathan
- Matthias Lee Whitlock played by Denzel Washington
- Deputy Baste played by Antoni Corone
- Judy Anderson played by Peggy Sheffield
- Dr. Donovan played by Nora Dunn
- Dr. Frieland played by James Murtaugh
