Caught in the Crossfire (2010)Two detectives investigating a gang-related find themselves targeted by both gang members and crooked cops. Director:Brian A MillerWriter:Brian A Miller (screenplay) |
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Caught in the Crossfire (2010)Two detectives investigating a gang-related find themselves targeted by both gang members and crooked cops. Director:Brian A MillerWriter:Brian A Miller (screenplay) |
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| Adam Rodriguez | ... |
Shepherd
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| 50 Cent | ... |
Tino
(as Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson)
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| Richard T. Jones | ... |
Captain Emmett
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| Michael Matthias | ... |
Lieutenant Michaels
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| Lyle Kanouse | ... |
Detective Evans
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| R.D. Miller Jr. | ... |
Benton
(as R.D. Miller)
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| Brian A Miller | ... |
A.D.A. Kevin Andrews
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| Sydney Hall | ... |
Michael Pips
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| Tim Fields | ... |
Lerner
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| Roy Oraschin | ... |
Johnson
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| Alyssa Julya Smith | ... |
Sarah Jackson
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| Kurt Race | ... |
Andre Cruz
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| Joel Clark Ackerman | ... |
Police Officer
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Jason Ambrose | ... |
Cominsky
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Tony Goh | ... |
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Two detectives investigating a gang-related find themselves targeted by both gang members and crooked cops.
This movie had no particular agenda, really, which in itself, is great. It didn't pretend, just proceeded to assemble the parts of a down-to-earth crime story. This gritty drama possesses a sense of validity that its glossy, slick, higher-budget counterparts often lack. This made for a refreshing difference. Lots of surprises from a well-written story that builds the plot deliberately.
Adam Rodriguez, of CSI Miami fame, did an excellent job of acting. We're accustomed to expect this from him, but for some reason a lot of television actors encounter difficulty doing as well in movies. Better-than-decent acting, and excellent "street feel", added to the production values by 50 Cent.
I particularly enjoyed the local flavor of the Michigan scenery. Felt almost like New England, in some ways. I had to give a look at the production information to tell where it was shot, to be certain. There was no overuse of cop-props, or crash scenes, but still plenty of action as things unfolded. I think the whole cast, and everyone involved, deserve a "pat on the back" and congrats for this one. Worth a watch, even two.