Review of The Crossing Guard (1995) by Chris M — 22 Mar 2010
Although it lingers a bit too much on the pauses and silent close-ups, this is unlike any other vengeance movie I've ever seen; and I mean that as a compliment to writer/director Sean Penn.
It usually takes a violent crime, a plausible actor and a series of action sets to sell the idea, but 'The Crossing Guard' is not that simple. This is a very realistic movie about a man struggling to cope with a serious loss. Jack Nicholson is one actor who can do just about anything, and even when he's on the brink, we have no trouble believing he is the real deal.
This review of The Crossing Guard (1995) was written by Chris M on 22 Mar 2010.
The Crossing Guard has generally received mixed reviews.
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