Rating Reason:
for strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape, and pervasive language
Theater Release:
10/16/2009
Synopsis
In LAW ABIDING CITIZEN, a prisoner's incredible reign over the city outside his cell is interrupted by an assistant district attorney. Gerard Butler (300) stars.
Reviews
"[I]t's Gerard Butler's juicy performance as a grieving father turned mass-murdering psycho genius that powers this self-serious pulp entertainment." (Variety)
"The script does create sufficient tension and intrigue to hook viewers along with a photogenic, hardworking cast..." (Hollywood Reporter)
3 stars out of 4 -- "LAW ABIDING CITIZEN is a taut thriller about a serial killer in reverse....Foxx and Butler make a well-matched pair in their grim determination." (Chicago Sun-Times)