Summary: Jim, played by Christian Bale, is an ex-Ranger who promises his Mexican girlfriend, Marta, played by Tammy Trull, that they'll be getting married as soon as he gets a job in the US to sponsor her. Jim is also struggling with his demons as his previous job has really changed him as a person as evidenced by his actions, but his best friend, Mike doesn't see the full extent. Mike is married to Sylvia who is played by Eva Longoria disapproves of Jim and sees him for who he is. Mike is also trying to get a job to appease Eva Longoria, but he is running into the trouble that Jim is.
Review: This movie was a surprise as I wasn't expecting such a well made movie. Its plot did mesh together very well and Bale was excellent. The movie was very reminiscent of Training Day, both movies shared the same producers, but this movie was simply more over the top. It wasn't very realistic at times, but it was still worth the watch.
Further Question/Philosophy/Theme: Can we truly run away from the past being who we are. Sylvia has a tattoo with Mike's name on it.
Power Rating (Out of 5): 4, it was a great movie, but it was just too absurd at times. I really liked the setting and the plot, but it went too far in some of the coincidences. Maybe life is just strange like that.
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