Um Cidadгјo Exemplar Crime, — Drama, Thriller 2009...

Much like the Saw franchise, the film features elaborate, "Rube Goldberg-esque" traps and assassinations that keep the tension high.

While the first two acts are gripping and intellectually stimulating, many critics and fans agree that the struggles to land a satisfying ending. The transition from a grounded legal thriller to an over-the-top action spectacle can feel a bit jarring. However, as a pure popcorn thriller , it is incredibly effective and remains one of Gerard Butler's most memorable performances. Um CidadГЈo Exemplar Crime, Drama, Thriller 2009...

The story follows (Gerard Butler), a family man who witnesses the brutal murder of his wife and daughter. When the lead prosecutor, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), cuts a deal that lets one of the killers walk free to maintain his high conviction rate, Clyde decides to take the law into his own hands. Ten years later, Clyde begins a systematic, bloody campaign to dismantle the entire legal system —all while sitting behind bars in a prison cell. Why It Works Much like the Saw franchise, the film features

It forces the viewer to ask: If the law fails to protect the innocent, is the law itself a crime? The Critic’s Take However, as a pure popcorn thriller , it