The plot is a bit contrived with two plot lines that don't really gel together. The main weakness is the character of Doe played gruffly by Michael Madsen as he has no background and no understandable motive in what he does. Why is he keen on finding out who killed the family? Why does he go on a killing spree? Doe is threatening indeed but his actions don't make sense. The film is largely set in a diner (run by Danny Trejo!) which does help the tension but mainly things just happen. The ending is pretty good though. Good acting support is given by Harold Perrineau as Smith and Jake Busey as Mr. Greene. It had a good initial concept but failed in the development of it.
Review of The Killing Jar
