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 Barnes & Noble Ingenious scripting, earnest performances, and fastidious direction make the patently preposterous premise of Changing Lanes not only believable but genuinely compelling. Ben Affleck is perfectly cast as a callow yuppie lawyer who, late for an important court proceeding, leaves the scene of a car accident that strands Samuel L. Jackson. A recovering alcoholic due in court himself, Jackson fails to show up on time and, as a result, forfeits his rights to partial custody of his son. What really distinguishes the Chap Taylor-Michael Tolkin screenplay is its portrayal of the ensuing battle of wits: Jackson inadvertently acquired a file vital to Affleck’s case, but he refuses to surrender it until the lawyer makes compensation. Affleck has never been better; he is superb as the increasingly desperate attorney who first uses his connections to ruin Jackson’s life and then remorsefully tries to undo the damage. He and Jackson get strong support from Sydney Pollack (Affleck’s charming but ruthless boss), Toni Collette (his admiring co-worker), and Amanda Peet (his blithely amoral sweetheart). Director Roger Michell (Notting Hill) skillfully stages the frenzied chess game between equally determined opponents who both yield to the dark side of their nature. Changing Lanes might initially seem to be little more than a contemporary urban nightmare, but it’s actually a film about vulnerability, compassion, ethics, and redemption --important values portrayed in the guise of fast-paced, hard-edged melodrama. Director Michell provides a commentary track for the DVD, which also includes a featurette exploring the writers’ perspectives, two deleted scenes, and one extended sequence. Ed HulseBarnes & NobleBarnes & Noble Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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