December 9th 2024.
Have you heard the news? The explosive 2009 action thriller Law Abiding Citizen has just been added to Netflix and fans can't stop raving about it. Starring the handsome Gerard Butler from P.S. I Love You and the talented Jamie Foxx from Collateral, this film is a must-watch for all film lovers. It follows the story of Clyde Shelton, a family man seeking revenge for the brutal murder of his loved ones. And let me tell you, the star-studded cast doesn't disappoint. Viola Davis plays the mayor of Philadelphia, Leslie Bibb is Nick's assistant, and Colm Meaney takes on the role of one of the homicide detectives responsible for Clyde's family's death.
Directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Kurt Wimmer, Law Abiding Citizen is not your average revenge thriller. It's a violent and thought-provoking take on the genre, making it one of the most underrated entries in the subgenre. Some may argue that the excessive brutality and questionable politics take away from the film, but others see it as a cult classic. And with its recent addition to Netflix, fans are either discovering or rediscovering this hidden gem.
Fans have taken to social media to express their love for the film. On the platform X, viewers have been heaping praise on Law Abiding Citizen. "This movie is amazing!" exclaimed one user, while another called it a "top 10 movie of all time." And it's not just fans who are singing its praises. The Agency included it in their list of 13 most shocking revenge films on Netflix, with writer Steve Charnock describing it as "much better than it looks."
But as with any film, there are always differing opinions. Critics were not as impressed with the film when it was first released in 2009. Some called it "unnecessarily violent" and "full of plot holes." This disconnect between critics and fans is evident in the film's 26% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, in contrast to its 75% approval rating from fans.
But one thing is for sure, Law Abiding Citizen brings together two talented actors, Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler, who have reunited for the upcoming comedy basketball film All-Star Weekend. Directed by Foxx himself, the film also stars Robert Downey Jr, Benicio Del Toro, and Eva Longoria. In the film, Gerard plays a Russian drug dealer, a role he took on as a favor to Jamie. "He asked me to play this crazy, psychotic Russian drug dealer," Gerard shared. "In three days, I learned to put on this Russian accent, well, some might call it a Russian accent, and improvise everything." Despite the short notice, Gerard had a blast on set thanks to Jamie, who made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. "He's one of the most incredible people I've ever met," Gerard gushed about Jamie, praising his talent and charitable soul.
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