flickcritic

verdict: watch it if you have nothing better to do

bank robber? hostage negotiator? not another one of those, you say. well this one's a little different (in a spike lee kinda way). there's the common thread in mostly all his movies and its there in this one too. you'll know what i mean when you watch it.

clive owen's done a good job. his composure is key to his character, and he pulls it off with conviction. its the oscar winners that will leave you unsatisfied. denzel washington is not at his best. heck, he's not even at his average. and jodie foster gives you the impression that she just showed up for the shoot and read her lines. no depth in their characters. maybe their roles weren't scripted well or something. i dont know. i sure wouldnt watch this one again.

the screenplay was just ok. some of the scenes were well played out. the interrogation scenes with each of the hostages was edited nicely (the lighting in those scenes was good). the best part of all: the soundtrack. a.r.rehman's kick ass number from the hindi movie 'dil se'. dont miss it!

the story line was good, but a lot more could have been done with it. this one just didnt pack a punch.