Chris Ellis, James Lashly, John Travolta

A divorced, down-and-out boat builder discovers that his 11-year-old son's new stepfather is a dangerous criminal when the boy, who often cries wolf, witnesses a murder and confides in him.

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24% liked it

97 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Harold Becker

Release Date: November 2, 2001

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DVD Release Date: April 16, 2002

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Flixster Reviews (722)


  • October 29, 2009
    Surprisingly good, a little predictable in places but a pretty good Thriller.

    I do prefer Vince Vaughns more serious roles and think in this case he made a good bad guyl.

    Easy watching, enjoyable and entertaining.
  • September 24, 2009
    If this was a made for TV movie it would be quite good, it certainly has that feel about it but it?s not. It?s a made for cinema movie, so therefore is crap.
  • August 11, 2009
    Tense.
  • May 17, 2009
    For being PG13, it was still pretty creepy. The boy did a really good job, and Travolta was awesome as always. It was weird seeing Vince in a serious role though!
  • January 21, 2008
    its watchable in that its so very predictable and forgettable way
  • October 22, 2009
    Nothing special. Vince Vaughn looks more like a funny sidekick than a killer. It has good suspense, but it's a really typical thriller.
  • October 19, 2009
    Its an ok, tense thriller. Although predictable.
  • August 12, 2009
    never really thot of vince vaughn as the murdering type...but ok. it was good
  • August 9, 2009
    its just one of those run of mill hurt my family i kill you thing
  • July 11, 2009
    He plays a bad guy good but I love him as the funny man he is.

Critic Reviews


November 3, 2001
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

It's big and dumb, all right -- the sort of thing you'd like to shoot with an elephant gun to put out of its misery. full review

November 2, 2001
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

There are thrills and shocks to be had here. full review

November 2, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The physical details are so unlikely they seem contrived even in a thriller. full review

November 2, 2001
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

It's all indifferently acted, sloppily directed and edited, and utterly ridiculous. full review

November 2, 2001
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Mr. Travolta is a loose and open actor, full of energy and charm, but it is hard to think of anyone who has wasted so much talent in so many bad pictures. full review

November 1, 2001
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

There are some nifty Hitchcock-style opening credits, but after that, it's downhill. full review

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