Why are people saying this is good?

dude. i totally agree. i was reading the other posts and became very confused, because i thought this was the worst movie i've seen this year. it was slow, the plot was terrible, and the wife's reaction to his gunshot wound at the end made absolutely no sense. and i thought all the same things you mentioned.

In all defense, Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" all took place in one scene, and it's one of the most brilliant movies in the history of Hollywood.

I agree that the dialogue could've been improved, though, and the sound editing was poor at times. I found myself straining to hear conversations at some points.

When you read some of the IMDB Trivia about the movie, you learn that the movie was supposed to be indie, rather than action. I'd say that pretty much sums up the whole issue. As an action movie, it seemed too quaint and personable, and as an indie film, it seemed to contradict itself with its high-speed, adrenaline-inducing, non-typical drama content.

But overall, I wouldn't take for granted the elements. Everything was put in the film for a reason. It could've been much improved, but, in my opinion, I wouldn't say it was bad. But that's just me. To each his own, right?