One of the most intense movies Ive seen in a long time. The soundtrack is perfectly chosen, the shots are ones I would have chosen. The acting is of course perfect. This has one of the most intense car chases ever put on film, it was perfectly execut... (read more) One of the most intense movies Ive seen in a long time. The soundtrack is perfectly chosen, the shots are ones I would have chosen. The acting is of course perfect. This has one of the most intense car chases ever put on film, it was perfectly executed. One of my favorite cop thrillers of all time. Great film.

After watching this for a second time I still think it's a very good crime thriller. I think Joaquin Phoenix's performance was great. This movie does a good job of drawing you in. Plus, you can't go wrong with Eva Mendes as Phoenix's girlfriend. ... (read more) After watching this for a second time I still think it's a very good crime thriller. I think Joaquin Phoenix's performance was great. This movie does a good job of drawing you in. Plus, you can't go wrong with Eva Mendes as Phoenix's girlfriend. I'd most likely watch it again.

what a let down, shit from screen play to screen.

A great film. Daringly old-fashioned character-driven narrative told with a breathtaking filmmaking style. While Gray's imagery vibrates with energy and portent his characters relax and simply live, allowing for telling tiny gestures and unforced per... (read more) A great film. Daringly old-fashioned character-driven narrative told with a breathtaking filmmaking style. While Gray's imagery vibrates with energy and portent his characters relax and simply live, allowing for telling tiny gestures and unforced performances. Taking this with his two earlier films (Little Odessa, The Yards), and I submit that Gray has a trilogy to rival that of Francis Coppola. He owns it, all right.

average film with some good scene great cast tho

Offers little that Scorsese doesn't offer with more élan and wit.

In many ways this traditional-looking flick gives off a vibe of been there-seen it but at the same time it pulsates with a raw energy and rhythm all its own.

Gray's craftsmanship is admirable, which shows some old-fashioned reverence for the triangulated composition of Scene, Character, Plot and avoids, by and large, the snazzy edits and visual bling that pass for a cinematic imagination these days.

God knows [writer-director Gray] has skill and integrity, but perhaps it's time to acknowledge that he could use script help.

This is an atmospheric, intense film, well acted, and when it's working it has a real urgency.