A frustrating movie


It's important to note that this movie is inspired by the "beltway" attacks and the 2 individuals that wreaked havoc. It's not supposed to be a dramatisation of the actual events. So those expecting an accurate blow by blow account are bound to be disappointed.

It's an intriguing film but a really frustrating one. There is no real emotion involved for the most part. The characters are slightly robotic in their decisions and actions. This is mostly down to the script. If it was a tad more expressive and showed the turmoil that the 2 leads were going through and also the fear that they must have caused, then it might have been a better film. As an audience we're not really sure what we are supposed to think about these 2 characters. Pity? Anger? Disgust? Maybe all 3. That said, Isiah Washington gives a very, very good performance in this. The guy can clearly act. It's just a shame he didn't have more to work with.

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