This neo-noir thriller boasts a remarkable ensemble of performers, though the film itself is only passable. Paul Newman, Gene Hackman, and Susan Sarandon all deliver strong performances, with particular enjoyment found in the scenes between Newman and Hackman. Reese Witherspoon appears as well, alongside Liev Schreiber, and James Garner provides his usual reliable presence even with limited screen time. I didn’t find…

The movie has a notable ensemble, but it’s not particularly memorable as a thriller. The story centers around an ex-police officer, Ross (Paul Newman), who shares a home with a prosperous, ailing actor, Ames (Gene Hackman), and his wife, Catherine (Susan Sarandon). When a young girl is abducted, he's enlisted to handle the ransom payment—but predictably, things don’t go smoothly, drawing him into a dangerous situatio…