Special Coverage The Photo IssueThe Must List2008 Fall TV2008 Fall Movies2008 Fall Music
  • --

Credits

Release Date: Jun 20, 1998; Rated: R; Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime; With: Virginia Madsen and Courtney B. Vance; Distributor: HBO
This made-for-cable movie about a black cop (Vance) trying to protect the young son of a murdered Klan leader begins with palpable racial tension and gritty, believable characters. But the story gives way to predictable plot twists and cartoonish white supremacist villains. The scenes between Vance and the boy (Jeremy Lelliott), though, are effective, full of coiled, genuine rage. B-

Posted Apr 16, 1999
 

Add Your Comments

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. You must have javascript enabled to submit a comment.
--
Change/Edit your grade
characters remaining