Terrifying true story great acting. Where were the Academy awards

I lose the words...however I want you to watch the this movie

Another underrated film with Gary Oldman as a leading part. Bacon gives a career-best performance as the petty thief sent to Alcatraz. The film is heart breaking, viscous and satisfying with a trio of excellent performances.

Typical courtroom movie that alters the truth of the real story. Kevin Bacon gives a creepy and memoriful performance that stay s with you. Christian Slater is charming and passionate while Gary Oldman plays the fantastic bad guy.

Kevin Bacon should have at least been nominated for an Oscar. And make no mistake: Alcatraz was definitely just as horrific as this movie portrays.

More than likely you will forgive the compromises -- the story of Henri Young needed to be told.

Slater, who in certain shots looks curiously like Kevin Costner, is an actor with talent, but he is too young for this role, and not confident enough to dial down a little.

An example of what happens when a picture has everything going for it except good writing and good direction.