This was a real good movie because it was gripping and hardcore and totally rocked out with intensity. The first half wasnt slow, it just wasnt half as fast as the movie became. The plot is pretty cool and the action is real nice. There's adrenaline pumping through this one like nothing we've seen in a long while. I'm not the biggest ethan hawke fan, but he really is perfect for this role. And Washington, that man is amazing in this one. It's a good, well written character and he completely embodies it and makes it feel completely real. This movie is the best thing I've seen in a long time.