The Next Three Days Movie Review

The Next Three Days Click to look into! >> Read More... is an action thriller, written and directed by Paul Haggis. This is an American adaptation of the French thriller, ‘Anything for Her’. Michael Nozik, Olivier Delbosc, Paul Haggis, and Marc Missonnier have co-produced this film. This film is distributed under the banner of Lionsgate. Stephane Fontaine is the cinematographer, while Jo Francis is the editor of this film. This film stars Russell Crowe “Are you not entertained?” This is his notorious B >> Read More... and Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks is an actress from Hollywood, and >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes Brian Dennehy Brian Dennehy is a prominent American film, televi >> Read More... , Lennie James, Olivia Wilde Olivia Wilde was born on March 10th, 1984 in NewYo >> Read More... , Ty Simpkins, Helen Carey, Liam Neeson I don't know who you are. I don't know wha >> Read More... , Daniel Stern An American actor, director, and screenwriter, Dan >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 19 November 2010.

Plot

Lara Brennan is found accused of murdering her own boss. Despite her claims, no evidence proves her innocence. Finding no other option to get her out, her husband John decides to go for the unconventional method: break her out of jail! Will he succeed?

Star Performances

Paul Haggis takes an unconventional job and makes a brilliant, edge-of-the-seat thriller out of this.

With superb support from a seasoned actor like Russell Crowe, Paul Haggis manages to deliver a surprisingly good action flick. Elizabeth Banks and Brian Dennehy also pack a punch with their respective roles.

Analysis

A husband decides to end the troubles faced by his wife, by making her escape the jail. Wait, this is not a regular commercial potboiler from Bollywood, but a directorial by Paul Haggis, that is both brilliant and surprisingly engaging!

The plot might some ludicrous, but with a generous dose of realism, and an effective narrative, writer cum director Paul Haggis makes this believable. He also shows the emotional duress in which a couple is in, for no fault of theirs. The fact that the couple is played by actors like Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks makes it even more special. Russell is well known for his versatility, but his enactment of John Brennan, who will do anything to save his wife, is phenomenal.

Brian Dennehy as John’s father makes his presence, even with limited screen time. Even Liam Neeson as the former inmate leaves a solid impression. However, one of the few flaws, apart from the rushed ending, is the presence of the suspicious detectives, played by Jason Beghe and Aisha Hinds. As the antagonists, they are meant to make the job of the lead actor/ actress more difficult. However, their attempts against Russell are anything but menacing.

What's There?

• A tight screenplay by Paul Haggis
• An effective, thrilling narrative
• Superb efforts from Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks
• Solid support from actors like Brian Dennehy and Liam Neeson

What's Not There?

• Rushed ending
• Weak antagonists

Verdict

‘The Next Three Days’ is a thriller that not many expected to be brilliant. However, as the time proceeds, you are glued to your seats until the very end, thanks to a solid screenplay. If you a fan of good, edge-of-the-seat thrillers, do watch it!