I had heard of the film a short time ago, just keeping tabs on what was coming out and primarily, what Christian Bale was working as I really admire his work. After seeing the trailer, I was really excited by it and wondered when it would get released. I really was worried that this film would open to smaller venues and not go wide and thankfully, those worries were put to rest when it opened yesterday to a fair amount of theaters nationwide. I managed to get out early in the morning to see the first showing at 10:30AM and man oh man, what a DAMN fine movie!! I had seen "Training Day" in the past, which of course this film is being compared to and while I enjoyed "Day", I was much more intrigued by this film and pulled into it for some reason. Bale's co-star Freddy Rodríguez does a magnificent job as well, playing Mike and the two of them simply crackle on screen!! Eva Longoria, JK Simmons and Terry Crews also round out the great cast and provide some really great support to the picture. While the normal high-schoolers and wannabe gang-bangers are sure to enjoy this film, it is so much more than the cheap action fare currently circulating in the cineplexes!! I absolutely cannot wait to buy this film on DVD!! Great work from everyone on this film and keep up the great work Christian!!
Review of Harsh Times
