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I gotta echo the general consensus here - this was an intense and thoroughly gripping film. The plot doesn't really hold water in retrospect, but it doean't matter, because the film's momentum keeps you on the edge of your seat almost the whole time.
The "detour" that has been mentioned did seem like it was from another movie, but it was such an intense scene I didn't care. I've never heard of Vera Farmiga before, but I really liked her in this film, and in the scene in question she's particularly effective.
Paul Walker surprised me here - really nice work from someone who's been dismissed as nothing more than a pretty boy. The supporting cast all did good work, especially the two boys.
And I'm glad someone else mentioned the end credits - they were very clever, and a nice surprise as something like that is completely unexpected in a movie like this. They reminded me a bit of the end credits for Lemony Snicket, odd as that may sound.
Unfortunately, the film debuted in 9th place, so it probably won't be in theaters long. If it sounds interesting to you, go see it soon!
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