Review of Changing Lanes

The events may seem a bit contrived (by an action movie standard, though, not in the slightest), but for good reason. In that way it was more like a stage script in the best sense, with the competition of ideas right in front of you. This is actually an intelligent Hollywood movie (didn't know they still made them) that takes you on a journey with two characters to the depths of their respective characters. It goes to the edge of the moral dilemmas much as Woody Allen's probing Crimes and Misdemeanors. I found it brave work on the parts of Sam Jackson and Ben Affleck in that they were playing protagonists but didn't shy away from dark and troubled behavior. It's a tribute to the director that all the actors looked great and come across with dimension. Toni Collette continues shine as the one of the best character actors in the biz. Dylan Baker had me chuckling excessively.

For my money this beat all the year's Oscar nominees. Be warned, it might actually make you think. Even when it's over.