You know you're in for something different when a movie has Christopher Walken playing the part of a professional hit man - and he isn't even one of the bad guys! Although it could do with some judicious trimming here and there, "Man on Fire" is a generally effective crime drama that ranges in tone from the openly sentimental to the downright brutal - and just about every tone imaginable in between
.<br /><br />The film is set in a small town in the middle of nowhere, and the characters are all very well-developed. The film's main character, played by the great John Cusack, is the perfect foil for the character of Christopher. He is an extremely likable character who is very likably played, but he is also very manipulative and manipulative. His character is played with great skill and is extremely believable. It's a great film to watch, especially for those who like to see a good crime thriller. <p><b]The acting is superb. John Cassavetes is great as the hitman, as well as John Huston as his partner. I loved the way he played the role of "The Man on the Moon", and I thought he was great in this role. There are some great performances by John Hurt, John Goodman, Robert De Niro, Michael Caine, James Stewart, Paul Newman, Richard Gere, William H. Macy, George C. Scott, Charles Dance, David Lynch, Peter Falk, Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks, Billy Crystal, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Kelly, Ed Wood, Jim Carrey, Johnny Depp,
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