Changing Lanes (2002)
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77% of critics liked it
(151 reviews) -
50% of users liked it
(53,718 ratings)
Director Roger Michell follows up the hit romantic comedy Notting Hill (1999) with this thought-provoking thriller. Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson star, respectively, as Gavin Banek and Doyle Gibson, two New York men whose lives become accidentally intertwined in a Good Friday fender bender on… More Director Roger Michell follows up the hit romantic comedy Notting Hill (1999) with this thought-provoking thriller. Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson star, respectively, as Gavin Banek and Doyle Gibson, two New York men whose lives become accidentally intertwined in a Good Friday fender bender on the FDR Drive. Late for a crucial appointment, hotshot lawyer Gavin tosses Doyle a blank check and leaves the scene, while Doyle, whose car is inoperable, is late for a court-appointed custody hearing. A recovering alcoholic, Doyle's tardiness doesn't sit well with the judge, who - sick of waiting for Gipson - grants custody to Doyle's ex-wife in Doyle's absence. The situation worsens when it becomes evident that Doyle has an equally important file belonging to Gavin, which proves that an elderly man gave Banek's firm power-of-attorney over his foundation. So begins an escalating war of words and deeds between the two men. Soon, egged on by an associate (Toni Collette), Gavin hires a "fixer" (Dylan Baker) to destroy Doyle's credit, forcing Doyle to fire back with some cunning moves of his own. Changing Lanes co-stars William Hurt, Sydney Pollack, and Toni Collette. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Roger Michell
- Written By
- Michael Tolkin, Chap Taylor, Anthony Picharillo
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Apr 12, 2002 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Robert Koehler, Variety
Combines a knack for storytelling with a rare instinct for exploring ideas within the framework of a major, star-driven Hollywood movie.
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, Time Out
A slickly shot, intelligent thriller, it's buoyed up by an exceptional performance from Jackson, who brings crumpled dignity and pathos to his habitual loser.
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Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
A thrilling ride but also a thoughtful one, it's a movie that does manage to do more good than bad by the end of the day.
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Rex Reed, New York Observer
In addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat, Changing Lanes is also a film of freshness, imagination and insight.
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Dennis Lim, Village Voice
The ending is guaranteed to aggravate any self-respecting New York driver.
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Cast
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Ben Affleck
as Gavin Banek
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Samuel L. Jackson
as Doyle Gipson
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Toni Collette
as Michelle
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Sydney Pollack
as Andrew Delano
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William Hurt
as Doyle's sponsor
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Amanda Peet
as Cynthia Banek
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Kim Staunton
as Valerie Gipson
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Richard Jenkins
as Walter Arnell
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John Benjamin Hickey
as Carlyle
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Jennifer Dundas Lowe
as Mina Dunne
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Dylan Baker
as Finch
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Matt Malloy
as Ron Cabot
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Bruce Altman
as Joe Kaufman
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Angel Caban
as security guard ar school
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Angela Goethals
as Sarah Windsor
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Joe Grifasi
as Judge Cosell
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Neal Jones
as newsroom writer
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Olga Merediz
as Mrs Miller
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Leonard Thomas
as newsroom reporter
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Raymond Anthony Thomas
as Cop at Precint
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Susan Varon
as Buckburg Sheryl
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James Lovelett
as security guard at school
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Julia Gibson
as receptionist as AD & S
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Pamela Hart
as newscaster
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Michael Pitt
as music teacher/conductor
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Bradley Cooper
as Gordon Pinella
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Tina Sloan
as Mrs Delano
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Juanma Lara
as orchestra children
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Myra Lucretia-Taylor
as Judge Abarbanel
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Ileen Getz
as Ellen
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Jayne Houdyshell
as Miss Tetley
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Susan Blackwell
as newsroom producer
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Noel Wilson
as bartender at Arlo's
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Ray Boknour
as Willard
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Jordan Gelber
as priest
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Gilbert Williams
as Mike
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Lisa Leguillou
as Gina Gugliotta
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Akil Walker
as Stephen Gipson
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Cole Hwakins
as Danny Gipson
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Tyler Sussman
as Tyler Cohen
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Michael Patrick McGrath
as Seavers
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Suzanne Hevner
as Delanos secretary
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Caleb Archer
as kid on bike
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Shabazz Richardson
as cops at precinct
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Genevieve Elam
as waitress
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Anastasia Rojas
as orchestra children
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Nicole Wright
as orchestra children
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Clive Oliver Greenberg
as orchestra children
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Sophia Guaspari
as orchestra member
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Ruben J. Seraballs
as orchestra member
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Father Bonneau
as himslef
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Jewel Brimage
as teacher
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Katariina Kiamma
as teacher
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Vanessa Quel
as Kate
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Howard I. Laniado
as Barry
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Tony "Machine" Krasinski
as office worker
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Carolyn Feldschuh
as office worker
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Maria Alaina Mason
as office worker
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Harvey Waldman
as author in newsroom
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Alyson Renaldo
as newsroom executive producer
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James Soviero
as newsrom associate producer
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Mary Pat Kelly
as newsroom script supervisor
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Anthony DiGiacomo
as newsroom associate director
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Richard Velasco
as newsroom director
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Selena Blake
as insurance broker
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Harriet Rosenthal
as family court
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John Kohl
as family court
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Lisa Vogel
as family court
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Bob Heffernan
as Simon Dunne
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Richard Kelly
as AA group leader
- Cole Hawkins
