I wanna see it. and apparently Justin Timberlake Steals the movie. he's getting great reviews left and right. Here are some.
Justin Timberlake is surprisingly good as one of the kidnappers - you already knew he was charismatic and if you've seen him on "Saturday Night Live," you knew he was exceedingly capable of comedy. But here, all buffed and tatted, he succeeds at digging deep dramatically, as well".
- CHRISTY LEMIRE - ASSOCIATED PRESS
The ensemble acting is terrific with often maligned Justin Timberlake not only holding his own, but showing strong cinematic charisma. And JT has a loose approach to acting that is very naturalistic. He was perfect. He has a film career if he wants to stop dancing.
- VICTORIA ALEXANDER - FilmsInReview.com
This is a fine, fierce dramatic performance, alive in the eyes, in the gestures that reveal a scared kid under Frankie's bravado. Timberlake walks off with the movie.
- PETER TRAVERS - ROLLING STONE
My opinion of his acting ability has changed one hundred percent. You can tell that he really absorbed himself in the part. Every subtle emotion that Frankie is going through is amazingly displayed on screen. I am no longer afraid of any other film starring Timberlake, in fact I look forward to them.
- QUINT - AIN'T IT COOL NEWS
Justin Timberlake is a complete revelation, creating a whole new career for himself as an actor.
PETE HAMMOND - MAXIM
Timberlake, whose sympathetic performance practically brings tears to
your eyes..."
CLAIRE CONNORS - BLACKBOOK
Justin was amazing.
BROOKE ANDERSON - CNN
Who knew JT could act so well. He was so believable.
YASMIN RAMOS BET
I was Very impressed by Justin.
MTV
Alpha Dog's worth a look for the performance of Justin Timberlake
ROBERT WILONSKI - VILLAGE VOICE
But the real star of filmand this surprised me as much as it'll surprise youis one Justin Timberlake
SCOTT MOORE - PORTLAND.COM
Mr. Timberlake holds the screen effortlessly, delivering a gestural performance.
MANOHLA DARGIS - NEW YORK TIMES
...with Justin Timberlake especially impressive as Johnny's tough-guy-with-a-heart lieutenant. Grade: B-
- M.K. Terrell - CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Justin Timberlake is unexpectedly likable as Johnny's easygoing sidekick
SEAN AXMAKER - SEATTLE P.I.
The singer shows some promising dramatic talent as well in the climactic scene depicting Zack's brutal murder.
ETHAN ALTER - PREMIER MAGAZINE
Justin Timberlake proves his acting chops in true-life crime story
MATT PAIS - CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Theres also a towering, groundbreaking performance by Timberlake in a role thats a long way from *NSYNC or even his Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction gig with Janet Jackson. Affable and approachable, his extensively tattooed Frankie Ballenbacher is the films most interesting, most conflicted character.
RHODE ISALND JOURNAL
Timberlake delivers a knockout performance
COLIN COVERT - MINNESOTA STAR TRIBUNE
Also strong, perhaps surprisingly, is Justin Timberlake as Frankie. It doesn't take long for the singer to shed his reputation and do some real acting.
JAMES BERARDINELLI - REELVIEWS
Well i think we have a new Movie star in the making on our hands. Look for JT to dive into more movie roles after this.
