Synopsis
The thriller 'Law Abiding Citizen' tells the story of Clyde Shelton, a man who seeks justice after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal, proving that he can kill anyone, anytime, anywhere—even from his prison cell.
Why Watch It
Gerard Butler delivers a chilling performance as a man who transforms into a methodical vigilante, pursuing a darkly satisfying brand of justice that questions the limits of morality. F. Gary Gray orchestrates escalating tension with surgical precision, turning a revenge thriller into a taut psychological game between Butler's protagonist and a system-bound prosecutor. The film's willingness to go to genuinely uncomfortable places separates it from standard revenge fare.
Did You Know?
- Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler co-produced the movie.
- The prison scenes were filmed in a real, decommissioned prison.
- Gerard Butler spent time with prisoners to prepare for his role.
- The film features a custom-made prop cell phone-bomb.
- Colm Meaney, who played Detective Dunnigan, is Irish, not American.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm gonna pull the whole thing down. I'm gonna bring the whole f***ing diseased, corrupt temple down on your head. It's gonna be biblical.
- You can't fight fate.
- It's not about good or bad. It's about right or wrong.
- I'm just a law abiding citizen.
- What do you want? - I want justice.
