I feel like I saw this movie sometime before, though I’m not entirely sure. Either way, I’m a fan of Don Cheadle’s work and the plot is interesting enough to make it worth a second watch.
Normally I watch movies in one sitting, but when my wife watches with me, it usually turns into at least two sittings. She gets tired and wants to go to bed halfway through, so I generally wait for her so we can finish it together. That’s what happened with this one.
That actually tells you something. I enjoyed the film, but I wasn’t completely swept away by it, because if I had been, I would have finished it regardless. Still, it was interesting enough that I genuinely wanted to see how it ended. There are some films where I just lose interest entirely, and this wasn’t one of them.
Without dropping any spoilers, Don plays a fascinating role. He is part of a cell involved in serious activities, and as one might expect, there are explosive developments. But the story is far more layered than that, and I really can’t say more without giving things away.
What I can say is that things are not always what they seem. The film explores a deeply conflicted character and his struggle to determine what he believes is right. The central question becomes, what is the right thing, and from whose perspective? Right and wrong can often come down to personal conviction, and this movie leans into that theme heavily.
At one point, a high ranking member tells him, “Don’t forget who we serve!” His reply is simply, “I serve God.” That exchange alone captures the moral tension running through the entire film.
This is a pretty solid movie. If you’ve never seen it, I think you’ll enjoy it. I’m fairly certain I watched it years ago and just forgot most of it, which made this viewing feel almost like the first time. Either way, it’s an entertaining film and well worth your time.
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