Changing Lanes (2002)

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• Jason R

  
  Another great suggestion from Mr. Tim Ryan. If you thought that Sam Jackson made his money by cursing really loudly on camera, check out this movie him actually acting, really really well. A suspenseful dogfight that subtle asks questions about the nature of humanity, I found myself… More
  Another great suggestion from Mr. Tim Ryan. If you thought that Sam Jackson made his money by cursing really loudly on camera, check out this movie him actually acting, really really well. A suspenseful dogfight that subtle asks questions about the nature of humanity, I found myself actually stressed out -- and therefore interested -- about how it would all end. Although well-made, there are some pacing problems in the movie that prevents it from being a truly great drama, but definitely one worth putting on your Want-To-See list.

• danny d

  
  decent flick but not that rememberable

• Manu G

  
  Very good movie, wasn't the first time that I have seeing part of this movie but is the first time I've seeing it completely and on Cable. I thought it was a good movie not super good but decent enough to keep you entertained, but what can you expect of Ben Affleck...Samuel… More
  Very good movie, wasn't the first time that I have seeing part of this movie but is the first time I've seeing it completely and on Cable. I thought it was a good movie not super good but decent enough to keep you entertained, but what can you expect of Ben Affleck...Samuel L. Jackson carry him thru this film completely jaja. An attorney in a rush to make a court appointment to file legal papers involving a multi-million dollar trust accidentally collides with an alcoholic insurance salesman, who also is a rush for a court appointment involving the custody of his children. The attorney leaves the scene of the accident and strands the salesman, causing him to miss his custody hearing. During the process of the post-crash discussion, the attorney accidentally drops the papers he needs to present in court. The judge gives him until the end of the day to present the papers and thus begins a cat and mouse game between the proponents. A few questionable actions later on both parties' part, they finally start questioning their actions and their lives. In the end, both come to new understanding of what is important and appear to be set in new ethical and moral directions. Contains mild violence and profanity.

• Lenny M

  
  This is one of the first R rated movies I snuck into back in the day, I didn't really think it was good back then. I don't really think it's that good now. Samuel has some good vocal projections.

• Anthony L

  
  A decent enough film, a bit contrived and forgettable but inoffensive. Jackson's performance is actually quite good!

• Chris W

  
  Very interesting film with good acting and a decent "everyone can relate to" message. As a nice bonus, there's some nice religious (Catholic) symbolism that is neither too subtle not too obvious.

• Aaron N

  
  Doyle Gipson: Money. You... you think I want money? What I want is my morning back. I need you to give my time back to me. Can you give me back my time? Can you give my time back to me? Huh? Can you? Not as much a thriller, like the trailer of course tries to make you think, as much… More
  Doyle Gipson: Money. You... you think I want money? What I want is my morning back. I need you to give my time back to me. Can you give me back my time? Can you give my time back to me? Huh? Can you? Not as much a thriller, like the trailer of course tries to make you think, as much as a character study about to people caught in a situation. It's also nice to see the steps that they take don't lead to a cliched ending and seems more real, even if it is a fairly eventful day for those involved. Gavin Banek: Sometimes God likes to put two guys in a paper bag and just let 'em rip.

• Taylor B

  
  Reasonable entertainment, but definitely a one-watcher. This film has neither the high adrenaline of action flicks nor the suspense and intrigue of most thrillers. It does, however, contain 2 well-crafted characters. Sympathy shifts from side to side throughout the movie. An… More
  Reasonable entertainment, but definitely a one-watcher. This film has neither the high adrenaline of action flicks nor the suspense and intrigue of most thrillers. It does, however, contain 2 well-crafted characters. Sympathy shifts from side to side throughout the movie. An enjoyable watch, even if Affleck's acting can be a little on the stale side at times.

• Al S

  
  A powerful, riveting and explosive thriller. Fiirst-rate entertainment, intensely human and realistic. Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson are magnificent. They give very compelling movie star performances. An outstanding film that goes the limit and has you on the edge and dosent let… More
  A powerful, riveting and explosive thriller. Fiirst-rate entertainment, intensely human and realistic. Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson are magnificent. They give very compelling movie star performances. An outstanding film that goes the limit and has you on the edge and dosent let you go till the very end. An extroadinary film. Stunning, thrilling and totally unsetteling.

• Dean !

  
  A fairly average film as two people with very different problems in their lives cross paths......and throughout the day they make life even more difficult for each other.

• Dan S

  
  Really liked this movie, the performance from Jackson is stifling and moving, and Affleck's revelation at the end really hits home.

• Lady D

  
  Two men from very different background meet by chance, when their cars colide, the result brings both men the day from hell. A very good performance from Samuel L. Jackson as per usual. VERDICT: Worth a watch, but don't rush out and rent

• Jason S

  
  I didn't think it was that bad and it has two of my favorite actors in it. It was cool to see these two try and tear down the other.

• Candy R

  
  Movie about two people's lives who collide in traffic. Samuel is brilliant.

• Mike S

  
  An Affleck movie that works, I'm impressed :-) Interesting storyline and quite good acting, especially from Samuel L Jackson.

• Roy G

  
  It starts off smarter than the average film, but it slowly deflates as the screenplay runs out of ideas.

• Nate Z

  
  [font=Arial][color=darkred]Don’t be misled by fancy marketing, ‘Changing Lanes’ is no more a thriller than ‘In the Bedroom’ (now that was some fancy misleading marketin’). At its core ‘Lanes’ is a morality tale hiding under the clothing of thriller ilk. But while the film is… More
  [font=Arial][color=darkred]Don’t be misled by fancy marketing, ‘Changing Lanes’ is no more a thriller than ‘In the Bedroom’ (now that was some fancy misleading marketin’). At its core ‘Lanes’ is a morality tale hiding under the clothing of thriller ilk. But while the film is surprisingly engaging the majority of it centers on Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson doing a good or bad deed and countering one. And in this dilemma the deck is stacked for audience favorability. Jackson is a down-on-his-luck father fighting an impending divorce and trying to get a loan to purchase some real estate so his wife and kids won’t move away. Affleck is a cocky lawyer in a big firm who had an affair with his secretary (the chipped-tooth looking Toni Collette). Who do you think is the “good” guy? The film seems to bend over backwards to try and make Affleck not so bad, like showing him remorseful and pushed to the edge, under threats from his father-in-law and firm partner (Sydney Pollack), and being urged into a dark unethical territory by his own wife (Amanda Peet).[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Jackson underplays his role, despite the snippets of vocal outbursts, and earns the compassion of the audience. Affleck plays Cocky Lawyer Man Who Becomes Humble and does a fine job. The supporting cast really shines in ‘Changing Lanes’ especially Peet. Her one true scene involving her chilly sit-down with her husband is great in its sharp veer from what is expected.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]‘Changing Lanes’ was directed by Roger Mitchell (‘Notting Hill’) with a bit of nerves. Some scenes are shot from obtuse angles and the score has an inappropriate electronica taste. In the end though, ‘Changing Lanes’ is an involving morality tale with some good lead performances.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Nate's Grade: B[/color][/font]

• Steven V

  
  The typical story of mankind and the business world. Good story and decent performancse by the actors, neither really standing out, quite a disappointing ending though.

• Deb S

  
  Two men: One, Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson), is at the bottom of the proverbial barrel recovering from the throes of alcoholism. The other, Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck), is a high-powered young attorney at the top of his game. He is ready to submit documents turning over all control… More
  Two men: One, Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson), is at the bottom of the proverbial barrel recovering from the throes of alcoholism. The other, Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck), is a high-powered young attorney at the top of his game. He is ready to submit documents turning over all control of a charity to his law firm; documents which carry a signature which may or may not be given unscrupulously. They both have important appointments to attend but fate crosses their paths and on this horrible day they are forced to take a good hard look at themselves and face some ugly truths as an accident on the FDR sets into motions events that will escalate to crushing levels. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2my1zrl" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.tinypic.com/2my1zrl.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> A fast-paced thriller and Samuel L. Jackson turns in his best performance ever as a man being pushed to desperate measures to save his marriage and the love of his children whilst the other begins to realize what it's like to sell your soul.

• Alec B

  
  Whatever point its trying to make is completely undone by the phony ending.

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