Movie to reconsider ::: Journey to the end of the night

I have had many blockbuster nights with the lady that turned out to be a total waste of twenty six dollars. Last night was not one of them. After a long day at the gym getting in shape for my first 10K, I figured to end the night with good food and rest, and in a last minute decision I decided to take in a movie. In this case a few movies, but I will touch on the others later.

One of the movies that has my attention and will not let go, is 'Journey to the end of the night'. This film is provocative and raw. Although it brings characters to the screen that we see everyday, they are finally amplified and left under the microscope showing us the now or never reality that we all face at one point or another in our lives.


Director Eric Eason is showing us the gritty side of Brazil, through a pair of two half-gangster father and son team. Redemption is the vehicle and the passengers are in for more than just a ride. Which Mos Def's Character rips into this film as a Nigerian Dishwasher who hops on a chance of a life time to help his boss(Scott Glenn), finalize his retirement by doing a deed that is out of his element. He takes on the task with the understanding that he will never have to wash another dish again as long as he live. He just has to do one thing. That one thing is where the plot unfolds and you end up on the edge of your seat.

Brendan Fraser, giving what I believe a performance of a lifetime is more than enough reason to see this film. This movie is a must for film enthusiast and if you miss it, don't be upset. I told you so.


Here is what one reviewer had to say at IMDB:


The film is a second feature by a director who had a film at Tribeca a few years ago which i never saw. This is a gritty pot boiler made in Brazil with an eclectic mix of famous faces and non-professional actors. The film is extremely violent but not without a soul. I particularly applaud Brendan Fraser for a stellar turn as the Bad Guy. Here is a part that he might well be remember for in years to come. Also very good is Scott Glenn and Mos Def. My favorite aspect of the film was the film score which was very emotional. I give it a solid 7 for those that like crime films. Beware there is a lot of blood in this one.