LAW ABIDING CITIZEN (2009) MOVIE REACTION!! Gerard Butler | Jamie Foxx
Law Abiding Citizen: Reaction, Breakdown, and Moral Dilemma Review
Explore the intense moral juggling act required to watch Clyde Shelton punish a flawed justice system. Discover why this 2009 thriller forces viewers to question the line between vigilante action and calculated villainy.
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- Recognize the film's successful manipulation of viewer sympathy, forcing a re-evaluation of who the "good guys" truly are.
- Applaud F. Gary Gray's sharp direction in making even outlandish plot points (like a prison tunnel) feel earned.
- Identify the strong performances by Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx, characterized by powerful chemistry and excellent character arcs.
- Analyze Clyde Shelton’s shift from seeking vengeance to systematically dismantling the corrupt system that failed him.
Coy and Roxy break down the complex moral landscape of Law Abiding Citizen. They dissect the shock value of the opening sequence and track Clyde Shelton’s calculated, decade-long revenge plot against Philadelphia’s legal figures. This discussion focuses heavily on the narrative structure that intentionally conflicts the viewer's sense of right and wrong, amplified by the lead actors' performances.
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Top Comments (10)
One of the best movies with the worst ending you’ll ever see
The lawyer is the villian who they tried to make look like the good guy. He learned nothing.
Alternate Ending: Clyde Wins An alternate ending exists in which Clyde successfully kills the officials and escapes, leaving behind a video message declaring that he has dismantled a corrupt system. In this version, he survives and is celebrated by the public as a symbol of true justice. This ending reinforces the idea that the system cannot reform itself and that extraordinary measures are needed when institutions fail. Many fans consider this the superior and more thematically consistent conclusion, as it aligns with Shelton’s intelligence, preparation, and moral justification throughout the film.
Foxx is the real villain of the movie. They ruined the ending by letting him win.
"I'm worried for everyone." Oh dear boy, you have no idea lol.
11:30 that’s an accurate portrayal of the criminal home invader - it’s implied that he not only sexually assaulted the wife (WHILE SHE WAS DYING) but also that he did terrible things to the daughter. It’s not mentioned as much so that why the real villain of this is the justice system and the guys in suits not willing to fight harder for the victims.
The biggest flaw I see in the movie is that as smart as he is, he would have some sort of sensor or something, and known they were in the tunnels
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@26:08 The whole theatre jumped at this scene 😂
23:15 "But why?" *GIRL HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED A MOVIE BEFORE!? How about you just wait and see lol*
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Top Comments (10)
One of the best movies with the worst ending you’ll ever see
The lawyer is the villian who they tried to make look like the good guy. He learned nothing.
Alternate Ending: Clyde Wins An alternate ending exists in which Clyde successfully kills the officials and escapes, leaving behind a video message declaring that he has dismantled a corrupt system. In this version, he survives and is celebrated by the public as a symbol of true justice. This ending reinforces the idea that the system cannot reform itself and that extraordinary measures are needed when institutions fail. Many fans consider this the superior and more thematically consistent conclusion, as it aligns with Shelton’s intelligence, preparation, and moral justification throughout the film.
Foxx is the real villain of the movie. They ruined the ending by letting him win.
"I'm worried for everyone." Oh dear boy, you have no idea lol.
11:30 that’s an accurate portrayal of the criminal home invader - it’s implied that he not only sexually assaulted the wife (WHILE SHE WAS DYING) but also that he did terrible things to the daughter. It’s not mentioned as much so that why the real villain of this is the justice system and the guys in suits not willing to fight harder for the victims.
The biggest flaw I see in the movie is that as smart as he is, he would have some sort of sensor or something, and known they were in the tunnels
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@26:08 The whole theatre jumped at this scene 😂
23:15 "But why?" *GIRL HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED A MOVIE BEFORE!? How about you just wait and see lol*