300 star Gerard Butler turns vigilante here, as Philadelphia family man Clyde Shelton, who's enraged when hotshot prosecutor Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) strikes a deal with one of the men responsible for the brutal murder of his wife and daughter. So he sets out to reap bloody revenge on everyone involved in the trial. Rice puts Shelton behind bars but is baffled when the gruesome deaths continue. Has another killer taken up the cause or is Shelton somehow orchestrating the carnage from his prison cell? Director F Gary Gray (The Negotiator) offers an intriguing spin on the revenge thriller while throwing a spotlight on the loopholes and inadequacies of the justice system, although the plot's quick-fix resolution may disappoint some viewers. Foxx is perfectly cast as the moral compass of the film, but it's Butler's edgy portrayal, walking a thin line between madness and genius, which leaves a lasting impression.

A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.