Because of a powerful plot planned and implemented to capture him, one of the expert negotiators stands on the verge of collapse and his life almost collapses. The man is accused of killing his partner and embezzling funds from his retirement fund. The man will try to look for evidence of his innocence, but he seems to have only one chance - taking the hostages himself, getting the services of another negotiating expert, and knowing who is running the conspiracy before it is too late and the collapse it can take.
A hybrid action-drama featuring the choreographed pyrotechnics of director Gray and a battle of words between contrasting hostage negotiators Jackson and Spacey.
ike Mr. Jackson, Mr. Spacey cuts an impressively cryptic figure even when dealing in platitudes, and the two stars do get to make the sort of declarations that rarely crop up in everyday life.
Movie Metropolis
November 10, 2009
...may lack a certain degree of common sense but makes up for it with plenty of excitement and suspense.
To the extent the setup allows Spacey and Jackson to go head to head, it's a good thing. But there are other elements in the film that aren't nearly as interesting or satisfying.
Jackson and Spacey, et al, demonstrate that even the most pedestrian script can be elevated by good acting.
Groucho Reviews
February 17, 2010
This highly incredible story lives and dies on its leading performances, so it's a damn good thing someone hired Jackson and Spacey to go toe to toe. [Blu-ray]
Teaming for the first time Kevin Spacey and Samuel Jackson, arguably the two best actors of their generation, in perfectly fitting roles is a shrewd move and the best element of this fact-inspired but overwrought thriller
