|
|  | Director: Carl Franklin
Actors: Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Sanaa Lathan, Dean Cain, John Billingsley
Studio: MGM
Buy New: $9.99
as of 3/15/2010 06:17 CDT details
Seller: Amazon Video On Demand
Rating:  126 reviews
Sales Rank: 29990
Genre: Action
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 106 Minutes
ASIN: B00154ZM9E
Theatrical Release Date: October 3, 2003
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 11-15 of 126
 It won't win any awards, but........... September 7, 2004
Elite (Minneapolis, MN)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
"Out Of Time" is a good thriller. Simply put, it's a 'who-dunit' movie with good acting, good story, decent script, great locations, and pretty good directing.
Like in my title of this review, this movie isn't going to win any awards or anything. But, it is definately worth the price of admission. Denzel Washington plays a cop that is sleeping with this high school sweetheart behind her husband's back. To complicate matters, his soon-to-be ex-wife is back in town. She works for the FBI. After he is framed for the murder of his mistress and her husband, she is put on the case. At this time, nobody even thinks to imagine the police chief would be involved in such a crime. And not only is he being framed for the murders, but the drug-bust money that he gave his mistress the night she died (she needed it for cancer treatments) has come up missing and the DEA wants their money. The problem is he can't explain what happened to it.
I know that sounds complicated and convuluted, but it's not a bad plot. It has many twists and turns that keep you guessing....most of the time. Basically, Denzel runs around the whole movie trying to stay one step ahead of the FBI and the invistagtors all the while trying to find proof of his innocence. He has to try to solve the crime himself, while at the same time trying to keep the FBI off his tail.
It does keep you on the edge of your seat at times. And it is interesting to see how he can play both sides of the fence while actually keeping his sanity. The pacing of the movie is a bit slow at times, espcially at the beginning. The whole movie has a bit of a sexy feel to it and it definately has the steamy Florida thing down. The problem I had with the story was that it was too obvious to me what the ending was going to be. I saw it coming a mile away, which usually kills movies like this. But the acting was so good, it made up for the shortcomings of the script.
Denzel is the man. I have always said that. He picks some stinker movies sometimes, but he is always good in them. "Out Of Time" is no exception. He just plays the role perfectly. He is constantly going against the clock in this flick and portrays a constant sense of urgency. He is just a guy who made the wrong decision and tried to help someone and is now getting screwed because of it. You never really think, "Well, this guy is technically cheating on his wife while sleeping with someone else's wife.....". He is that good.
Eva Mendes really proved to me that she can act with this role. I haven't seen her in many movies before this, but I was impressed by her. She plays well opposite Denzel and owns the screen when she is on it. Sanaa Lathan is pretty good here, as well. The two ladies steam up the screen and take some of the heat off the lead. John Billingsly plays a perfect side-kick to Denzel's character. He is the comic-relief, and has very clever diologue and gives the movie a light-harted tone it needs. He was my favorite character in the movie.
The one actor that surprised me the most was Dean Cain. He plays a 'badguy' role here and does it quite well. Like the women of the picture, when he is on screen, you just watch. It's such a different role than he has previously played, that it may shock some people. I would definately like to see him in future movies and I still think he would make the perfect Superman in the newer, upcoming movies.
I liked this movie, but it just felt like it was missing something. The pacing was a bit slow and the ending was predictable, but I enjoyed the flick. If you can get this DVD for under $15, I would snatch it up and enjoy a good thriller. You won't be disappointed.
Special Features: There is a boring, but informative audio commentary from the director, Carl Franklin. Most of the time he just talks about the locations of what is on screen and some technical stuff. It's not the most entertaining I have heard, but it's informative. Then you get the usual crappy promotional featurette. I hate those things. Basically it's the actors just raving about each other and the director. There are outtakes and screen tests, and the trailer. I know this has "special edition" written at the top of the box, but I didn't find it all that special.
 (In Fact 3.5)"No Way Out"in Florida: Pretty Entertaining May 2, 2004
Tsuyoshi (Kyoto, Japan)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In fact, there is nothing wrong with the thriller "Out of Time" even though you can tell the truths behind the conspiracy from the beginning. It is pure entertainment with no particular social message (and that's not a bad thing to me), supported by good acting all around and the humid atomosphere of Florida.The story reminds you of Kevin Costner thriller "No Way Out," but Denzel Washington's character, police chief Matt Lee Whitlock is more convincing than the other. He just wants to do his jobs well and have some happy time with his love Ann, though he knows he cannot forget his (now estranged) wife (and homicide detective) Alex played by Eva Mendes. Then, a murder happens in his town. Matt starts to investigate the case, but somehow every evidence points to the most unexpected person -- himself! While dodging the investigations from his suspecting wife and unfriendly FBI guys, Matt almost single-handedly has to find out the truths behind the complicated case. The script by David Collard (for the first time for feature film) has nothing special in it, but director Carl Franklin helms the film with assured hand, and seldom stops the motion. The suspence is created tactfully, but if you are a kind of person who does not believe in the police chief (who should be wise enough) relying on the incredible ruses, well, then, Denzel Washington would make you do with his good acting, as usual. (Of course, that does not mean this is his best, though.) Other actors are also good; ever-gorgeous Eva Mendes is much better here (than in "2 Fast 2 Furious"), as a credible and energetic detective, and Dean Cain also gives us surprisingly good acting as a bullying husband (though his fans may not like it). The best prize, however, goes to John Billingsley, who plays the coroner (and the only ally to Denzel Washington), whose disarming humor is another added charm to the otherwise ordinary sketches of characters. "Out Of Time" is a pure entertainment, and pretty good at that. There are many big plot holes here, but you may forget and forgive them because of the thrill you get ... well, almost.
 Great Movie October 14, 2003
SAM (Hempstead, New York USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Out of Time" has a super plot. What a enjoyable murder mystery and it's a great thriller. Denzel Washington plays Chief of Police Whitlock a cop who was set up for a murder he did not committ. The search is on for the real suspect. You'll like Washington as Chief Whitlock, and know he will figure it out and do the right thing in the end.
pretty good June 30, 2004
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
We start out with a small town cop(the Chief no less) cheating and drinkin hard as his divorce is pending.The beautiful babe he is cheating with is getting beat up by her old man, Dean Cain of Superman fame. He hates the husband but loves her body. His Ex is just as bodacious and Ill never understand why he left her. Any way nothing is really as it seems as the twists and turns begin. Soon he is framed for stealin 450,000 jack he was holding from a mob bust and the murders of his main squeeze and her hubby. Now he must become a player to fool his ex(a miami cop also) the C.I.A. and his own police force. How he does it is tricky and kinda unbelivable, but our hero is down wit it. The ending can be seen coming form a mile off but, after a film full of the two babes its cool. This film is rated 3 stars.
EDGE OF YOUR SEAT!!! March 14, 2004
Dana Y. Bowles (West Chester, PA USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Denzel Washington stars in this suspense thriller as Chief Matt Whitlock in the small Florida town of Banyan Key. With a divorce pending from his wife, Whitlock begins an affair with a married woman; but when she turns up dead, Whitlock realizes that he would be the number one suspect. What follows is a series of desperate attempts by the Chief to cover up any and all involvement with the deceased--and it certainly doesn't help matters that the homicide investigation is being run by his soon-to-be ex-wife--who has recently been promoted to detective.Stellar performances are delivered by Sanaa Lathan--who plays the married woman with whom the Chief is having an affair--and Eva Mendes, who plays Whitlock's wife. A fair amount of humor is injected into this intriguing suspense drama by the town's Medical Examiner, played by John Billingsley, who's unwaivering loyalty to the Chief is key throughout. Dean Cain also performs well as the "bad guy" husband of Sanaa Lathan..... A series of plot twists and turns--many unexpected--will leave audiences everywhere holding their breath. Denzel Washington fans won't be disappointed, as, reminiscent of a postal carrier, he "always delivers." DYB
Showing reviews 11-15 of 126
|
|
|
Thank you for shopping at the Depot.com online shopping depot.
©2010 Depot.com | |
