Review of The Samaritan (2012) by Matt V — 08 Jan 2013

While a lot of these reviews banter on about cliche and absurdity, I do not feel as if the movie's substance is being taken into full consideration. Yes, the plot of a criminal wanting to go straight has been done before, the psychological toll of secrets unbeknownst to the character are fleshed out and by the end of the movie remedied. The movie also examines revenge through several of its characters and what extent humans, in the extent of their worst nature, will go through to get it. I would also like to point out that Foley (Samuel L. Jackson) is wonderfully developed and quite slowly. It's a complex issue through the film to wonder if we should like him or hate him, even with the exceptional circumstances.

Had I not read that this was an indie film, I personally wouldn't have known other from the IFC logo plastered on it. While the cinematography wasn't incredible, to say that it was terrible is a stretch to say the least. I will personally be viewing this film again in the near future.