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Directed by F. Gary Gray, the story follows Clyde Shelton (Butler), a man who loses his family in a horrific home invasion. When a young, ambitious prosecutor, Nick Rice (Foxx), strikes a plea bargain with one of the killers to maintain his high conviction rate, Shelton decides to dismantle the entire justice system from within his prison cell.
: Ironically, before he became an actor, Gerard Butler actually studied law in Scotland and was very close to becoming a lawyer. The Controversial Ending lawabidingcitizen2009720p10bitblurayhind
: There is a long-standing (though unverified) rumor that the ending was changed because Jamie Foxx demanded his character "win". However, screenwriter Kurt Wimmer has stated that the scripts varied wildly and multiple versions were considered. The Unrated Director's Cut Directed by F
(75% audience score). While praised for its gripping premise and intense lead performances, it was widely criticized for a "ridiculous" final act and logic gaps. Movie Review Summary Law Abiding Citizen (2009) : Ironically, before he became an actor, Gerard
For technical enthusiasts, the "10-bit" specification is a game-changer for a movie with as much shadow and contrast as this one.