When I first saw the trailers for this film I thought it was going to be stupid and unoriginal. However, it turned out to be one that I liked a lot. It's about Driver (Dwayne Johnson) who is released from prison after 10 years and seeks revenge on his brother's murderer and everyone who was associated with the murder. Meanwhile Cop (Billy Bob Thorton) and Cicero (Carla Gugino) attempt to find and stop Driver.
I enjoyed this film. The acting is great, however some of the lines are a little cheap. Johnson does have a tendency to overact, but in this situation, I think the dialogue had something to do with it. Though, as the film moves on, the dialogue gets better. The film has great characters and gives them depth. There is a great ending with a great message attached.
The movie hits hard and is fast paced from start to finish. It makes you want to figure out the big picture behind the whole thing, and it definitely satisfies your want in the end.
Overall Grade: A-
-Ethan Brehm
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