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At first glance, the change movement can be easily mistaken for the thriller. Of course, the previews make it look like one, and there is no doubt that some of the attributes of the genre are present. But there are no shootings, no car chases and no explosions. Traditional “action” moments are few and far between, and the violence are even more scarce. Changing lines do not get adrenaline pumping - but it is not a bad thing, because it is not his goal. It is a symbol of the center-film - a film that makes a bold statement about the pressures of society and the human condition, and how external influences can cause otherwise decent people to do things that are despicable. Those who go expecting to see a change in traffic revenge thriller is likely to be moderately entertained, and those looking for more will find that there should be a greater reward.

On the one hand, we Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck), a new partner in the Wall Street law firm of loud ethics opinion that as a diversion rather than as a serious element of everyday business. Unfortunately, Gavin is kind of consciousness, and while he was not opposed to bringing a little bit of lies and deception, he feels very uncomfortable to go much further. On the other hand, we Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson), a reformed alcoholic who tries to put his life together. His soon-to-be-ex-wife wants custody of their son, and intends to move to Oregon, far away from Doyle. Last-ditch effort to prove that he can be worthy of his father, Doyle was making every effort to control his volcanic temperament and play the part of a model citizen. Things seem to be lining in his favour when the event leads him into contact with Gavin.

The event is a car accident, which occurs when both men are in a rush to get to court - Gavin Power to provide the judge with the appointment and Doyle to take part in the detention hearing. At the scene, Gavin does not want to wait for the entire police force - it is too slow. Therefore, he suggested Doyle a blank check, which a senior man refuses who want to do everything on the book. So wishing Doyle “Better luck next time,” Gavin gets in his car and takes off - leaving behind Doyle and his inoperable vehicle, and (accidentally) with the appointment of Gavin diets so seeks to the file. Now Doyle is something that desperately needs Gavin, and he was not in the mood to return it. What follows is a cat and mouse game of one-upsmanship, as Doyle and Gavin go to increasingly unfriendly lengths to gain superiority. When Doyle will not relinquish power appointment, Gavin pays someone to crack in its financial statements, and its bankruptcy. Doyle, in response to a potentially lethal.

As intriguing aspect Changing traffic is that so and Gavin Doyle, mostly average guys caught in extreme situations. In other circumstances, while they may not be your friends, they will not be at each other in the throat. But the events of Doyle Drive - a loving father and a seemingly good heart people - in turn in the uncontrolled madman, while Gavin showed his misdeeds with a growing distrust: Charity fraud, bankruptcy people, bringing to the scene , the formation of the legal document … Nevertheless, during brought to the province, these people recognize things about themselves that they might not understand.

From a neutral standpoint, aspects Changing lines may meet as contrived and riddled with logical holes. On the inside point of view, however, there is a kind of sequence. The end is curious. It is as if the filmmakers did not trust the initial conclusion that they tacked on a second, more optimistic one. Regardless of whether this is the result of the verification audience reaction, or just the decision taken by the director and scenarios, it’s not working. The first ending is doing what it needs, and the second is silly and unnecessary.

At the performances are strong, especially on two customers. Samuel L. Jackson, who will never be able to make it to all his roles, turns in another your effort, reflecting the despair and anger that fuels Doyle in a downward spiral. Ben Affleck, who tend to be in his best suit as a plaintiff or (as opposed to action hero - a role that he stumbles through in Armageddon and The Sum of All Fears), it is equally as reliable (though not as intense), as Jackson . Supporting actors include Syndey pollock, as Gavin no-nonsense boss, Amanda Peet, as his wife, Toni Collette, as his Mrs., and William Hert as Doyle in AA sponsor.

Changing lines represents something of a change-of-pace for director Roger Michell, whose summary is such headlines as Persuasion and Notting Hill. Michell in the instincts for the characters and relationships serve him well in this forum, however. Although spot acts as director Jan de Bont, perhaps developed in this high wire game of chicken, Michell attention to the human aspect. The result is that, while lines are not perfect change film, it watchable and compelling, and is working on more than one level.

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