Review of Changing Lanes (2002) by Luke P — 21 Aug 2008
Two seemingly different people, one a recovering alcoholic on his way to a custody hearing and the other a hotshot lawyer, living two seemingly unconnected, disparate lives, crash together with disastrous results on a New York freeway.
From there, a deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues, with each man driven to more and more extreme measures, ranging from sabotaging cars to completely bankrupting the other. Samuel L Jackson rarely extends himself nowadays, but in Changing Lanes he shows what a great actor he can be, while Ben Affleck rises to the challenge and gives one of his best performances.
The supporting cast comprise of some class acts, including Toni Collete, William Hurt, Dylan Baker and the late Sydney Pollack, and the script is tense and taut, and with twists galore, and the direction from Roger Michell (Notting Hill) is classy and stylish, without resorting to excess.
I must also mention the note-wothy score from composer David Arnold. All in all, a highly enjoyable film, that keeps you guessing throughout, and features two top notch star performances. Very enjoyable.
This review of Changing Lanes (2002) was written by Luke P on 21 Aug 2008.
Changing Lanes has generally received positive reviews.
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