Law Abiding Citizen

F Gary Gray’s latest action-thriller kicks off with a bang as Clyde Shelton’s (Gerard Butler) home is invaded by thugs who not only trash the place but kill his wife and daughter in a brutal and slow-mo attack.

Ten years after one of the murderers makes a deal with the corrupt Philadelphia district attorney Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), all of those involved in the case start to get mysteriously bumped off. Morality and justice are the two main themes but since this is Hollywood they takes a back seat to a series of elaborate deaths concocted while Shelton is in police custody.

Although the format and set-ups resemble a horror rather than a drama/thriller and slightly run out of steam towards the end, the film doesn’t take itself too seriously and there are enough cool deaths and thrills to entertain despite the ridiculous premise.

Limara Salt

Anticipation:

The ever-unreliable Foxx and Butler make this a toss up.

Enjoyment:

The kind of Hollywood film that you should hate but secretly enjoy.

In Retrospect:

Fun but easily forgettable.