Russell Crowe's performance as a "regular joe" driven to obsession is widely praised for grounding the film’s more far-fetched moments. Elizabeth Banks is also noted for her dramatic range, though some critics felt her character was underwritten.
Reviews often highlight the intense, "edge-of-your-seat" third act as the film's strongest part. However, the first two acts are frequently criticized for being too slow or focusing excessively on procedural planning details.
A major recurring complaint is the script's lack of realism. Critics found it hard to believe a mild-mannered community college teacher could successfully navigate the criminal underworld and outmaneuver the police.
Russell Crowe's performance as a "regular joe" driven to obsession is widely praised for grounding the film’s more far-fetched moments. Elizabeth Banks is also noted for her dramatic range, though some critics felt her character was underwritten.
Reviews often highlight the intense, "edge-of-your-seat" third act as the film's strongest part. However, the first two acts are frequently criticized for being too slow or focusing excessively on procedural planning details. The Next Three Days
A major recurring complaint is the script's lack of realism. Critics found it hard to believe a mild-mannered community college teacher could successfully navigate the criminal underworld and outmaneuver the police. Russell Crowe's performance as a "regular joe" driven