Review of Out of Time (2003) by R.j. L — 13 Oct 2009

I like films that have a deep rooted plot and an atmosphere of deceit, seduction,murder and thrills. While this had the deceit and seduction it lacked the murder and thrills that would have made it something of a gem in crime films, but instead it settles for average instead of stetting for great.

Out of Time is a classy, well thought out, well acted and very well made crime drama that has high production values and an impeccable script which is fulled by the witty and charismatic performance by Denzel Washington. But sorry to say that that can't save this film from being what you call "Recycled goods" . It's a been there done that film, but it's a really good been there done that film. It's a highly charged, atmospheric film that is great fun to watch and enjoy but sadly is nothing mind blowing.

Denzel Washington( Who has done better.) Does alright here as the framed police chief, but his lack of true emotional depth and character kind of makes it a downside to the hype this film could bring if your a D.W. fan. Eva Mendes(Who is pretty good.) Is sexy as always, but in my opinion can't act very well as it shows in this movie, but none the less she tries her hardest and does do very well in this movie. But all in all the cast does a great job in this stylish crime drama.

Out of Time is not movie greatness as I've said It's great fun to watch if you can make it pass the first 40 minutes of the film then it really kicks into high gear, well medium gear that is. It's not what you call " A can't miss movie" but it is a good film to watch and enjoy but besides that it's nothing really new or ground breaking. But none the less Out of time delivers.