A Movie

Riggs: “You cut yourself shaving, old Razor?”
Murtaugh: “Old Face.”

I think of the most random things at the most random times. I was shaving earlier and I cut myself. The scene above from Lethal Weapon 3 popped into my head. Yes, part of it could be from my birthday looming on the horizon. Maybe part of it is I am getting closer to closing a chapter in life with the completion of my first college degree. The one thing that is a constant is that life continues to roll on.

I find it interesting that movies pop up at different times in our lives. Some movies define us, some inspire us, and some relieve stress. The really good ones pull us in and allow us to escape for a couple of hours. The movie I watched last night was one of those. The movie was “Traitor”. Don Cheadle (Ocean’s Eleven) plays “Samir Horn” an ex-US Solider who joins an Islamic fundamentalist group. He is recruited because he is a devout Muslim and explosives expert. The group is planning an attack on America, but first he must prove himself worthy. Some quality bonding time in a Yemeni prison and moving around through France, Canada, and the United States brings him into the heart of the group. Samir is being tracked by FBI agent “Roy Clayton” played by Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential). Clayton is also involved with other agencies all tasked with preventing terrorism. This is a difficult movie to discuss without spoiling it. This movie showcases the problems with inter-departmental communications. It shows the lengths to which terror groups will go to attack. Cheadle and Pearce play their characters to perfection. Passion, desire, and drive to succeed live at their core. This movie attempts to answer the questions: How far does one have to go to keep this country safe? What is the cost of our freedom and protection by those who have to pay it? An overall great movie with great performances from main characters and a supporting group that can make a believer out of anyone with plenty of drama and twists, 4.5 out of 5. A must rent but be forewarned the road ahead provides a thought provoking and powerful emotional journey.

Until Tomorrow