Another top five list I want to do sometimes is good ole Jack, he's only the greatest American actor that ever lived, that's all. Now I'm not sure if Crossing Guard would make top five but it would be very close and certainly top ten. This is a Jack Nicholson role that's not to be missed.
A profound tale of forgiveness and redemption, David Morse (also incredible here) plays a just released from prison ex-con who ran over Jack's daughter five years prior. Jack's had a real nice stewing period, he even keeps a calendar on the wall, crossing each day off 'til he can ultimately get his revenge. When his gun jams on the first encounter with Morse, Jack gives him three more days to live.
In the meantime we see Jack is a jeweler and lives a heavy partying life, hanging out with strippers, getting arrested amd fighting with his ex-wife (Angelica Huston, also in top form) who has moved on and doesn't want Jack to get revenge.
This is also an excellent Robin Wright performance, perhaps one of her best. Her free form dancing scene with David Morse is a powerful scene and one of my all-time favorites of Wright's.
It's heavy, suspenseful, engaging, at times funny, and imho an Oscar snub for Jack, this is totally a award winning performance. (Angelica Huston did get nominated for a Golden Globe) Currently streaming on Tubi and Fubo. 4.0 stars/5
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