the beginning of this film be a little clunky and also confuse and but sit tight and because you be in for the ride of your life . the concept be compel and with interesting device utilize to tell the overall story . there be fine performance all around and with phillip seymour hoffman be the best of the cast no surprise there . ethan hawke also deserve credit for a very strong performance as well . the direction by mr. lumet be outstanding . the film have a seventy feel in the respect that risk be take in the telling of this story and but unlike the majority of trite film that populate the landscape today and this be a thriller that be sincerely base upon relationship rather than special effect or product plug . you will be greatly reward for the time invest in this film .