Releases: September 2012
Rating: M – Contains violence and offensive language
Duration: 102 minutes
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Ed Harris, Kyra Sedgwick, Anthony Mackie, Edward Burns
Director: Asger Leth (Ghosts of Cité Soleil)
Reviewer: Jodie Clist
The Premise>> Nick Cassidy makes a desperate and life-threatening move to prove his innocence after he is framed for the theft of a rare, prized diamond. Recently escaped from prison and with nowhere else to go, Nick climbs onto the ledge of a towering skyscraper, inviting the eyes of New York City to anxiously watch as one wrong step could mean plunging to his death. But as one female police negotiator soon learns, Nick’s daredevil stunt, captivating the eyes of the public and media, masks a dangerous ploy to reveal the truth about his tarnished name.
The Review>> In this heist/thriller, Worthington gives a good performance as a man desperate enough to try anything to prove his innocence – even stand on a ledge above New York City. As the plot unfolds piece by piece, the audience quickly realises that not all is as it seems and the story, while not grippingly thrilling, kept me engaged enough that there were “on the edge of my seat” moments, and some good twists and turns in the effort to reveal the truth.
It’s always great to see Ed Harris on the big screen as he really knows how to sell the audience on his character; a ruthless, calculating man of power who will stop at nothing to protect his empire.
There are even a few elements of humour injected throughout; just enough to lull you into a false sense of security before revealing yet another layer of subterfuge which lands you right back on the edge of your seat.
The Verdict>> A good heist/thriller with enough action and twists to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. Perhaps one for a boys night out as opposed to date night.
Some extra bits to know about the film and to look out for>> Amy Adams was considered for the role of Lydia.
Det. Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) helps Nick (Sam Worthington), a wrongfully convicted man who escapes from prison to prove his innocence. In ‘The Next Three Days’, Banks played a character who is wrongfully convicted and escapes from prison.
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