Diagonaldi Very well executed

Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

shakercoola Recently released from prison after a prolonged sentence, a former stockbroker worker turned fearsome gang member finds himself forced into orchestrating a major crime with a rival gang. There are some very familiar themes at work: An everyman turns to gangster life to survive; Doing terrible things to sacrifice for one's family; A product of prison - the institutionalised man. Black vs white gangs, guards turning to corruption, and dedicated, no-holds-barred cops. While these themes provide some sensation and drama the film's plot is its strength - the denoument so deftly directed, the mystery gripping, it never loses intrigue.There are issues which critics rightly have rightly placed as central problems. One is the pacing which runs too fast as a life tumbles into doom. The grisly things the lead character is expected to undertake are frankly hard to believe for a man put up as a good guy, whose only vice, is being guilty of manslaughter and negligence. The implausability is magnified by the pacing. Up goes the brutality, down goes the emotional core. Not enough is given by the lead character to make three issues work at the same time: criminal, victim and good guy. We can try and understand how someone can be forced to murder but we need time and explication. Nevertheless, Coster-Waldau as the lead is tremendous, showing a descent into thuggishness. We are drawn into his character and it never wavers until the end. This is a film that, but for some false notes, could have been a minor classic.

aNdzelOt One of the newest I liked, really eclectic hardcore story. Just a reminder how one clumsy move can cost a friend's life and lifetime without parole for you. A very real view on life in prison, especially the maximum security one, where you can't go untouched or unnoticed. It's highly intellegently done, pushing the borders of human psychology and nature, also it defines how far a man is ready to go in order to protect the closest loved ones. Great score overall.

RobertAHolgate I'm not sure if the three power cuts I had trying to watch this film distracted me, but I did not enjoy it nor did I see the point to it. Shame as their was a good cast.

pauldhawkins It's a typical prison drama / action film but is gripping on a new level! The story is clever and believable and really makes you believe it could happen ! Nikolaj plays a great part and makes you believe that one mistake can lead to the life it turns into. Even if it is not your usual genre I promise you working t be disappointed !