Director Carl Franklin should have stayed away from Joseph Finder's novel that is the basis for the film, or at least, he should have asked for a better adaptation.
There is no originality in what we are watching. The characters come out as one dimensional. Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd have collaborated before, to better results. In this film the logic of the screen play needed a strong hand, or at least a reality check. We know from the beginning what's going to happen. There is no real suspense in the story and the way it turns out. James Caviezel, as Tom is the only one that has any opportunity to shine.
Better luck next time.
There is no originality in what we are watching. The characters come out as one dimensional. Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd have collaborated before, to better results. In this film the logic of the screen play needed a strong hand, or at least a reality check. We know from the beginning what's going to happen. There is no real suspense in the story and the way it turns out. James Caviezel, as Tom is the only one that has any opportunity to shine.
Better luck next time.