Changing Lanes (2002)
Changing Lanes (2002)
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Critic Consensus: Though some may find its conclusion unsatisfying, Changing Lanes is a tense, well-crafted exploration of meaty ethical dilemmas.
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Cast
as Gavin Banek
as Doyle Gipson
as Valerie Gipson
as Michelle
as Stephen Delano
as Cynthia Banek
as Mrs. Delano
as Walter Arnell
as Stephen Gipson
as Danny Gipson
as Ellen
as Mina Dunne
as Ron Cabot
as Gordon Pinella
as Finch
as Judge Abarbanel
as Danny Gipson
as Joe Kaufman
as Judge Cosell
as Gina Gugliotta
as Sarah Windsor
as Tyler Cohen
as Sheryl Buckburg
as bartender at Arlo's
as Security Guard at School
as Tyler Cohen
as security guard at school
as Receptionist at AD&S
as Sponsor
as Seavers
as Carlyle
as Willard
as Willard
as Delano's Secretary
as Kid on a Bike
as priest
as Mrs. Miller
as Miss Tetley
as Cop at Precinct
as Cop at Precinct
as Cop at Precint
as music teacher/conductor
as waitress
as Orchestra Child
as orchestra children
as Orchestra Child
as Orchestra Child
as Orchestra Child
as Mike
as orchestra member
as Mike
as orchestra member
as Himself
as teacher
as Teacher
as Kate
as teacher
as Barry
as office worker
as office worker
as office worker
as Author in Newsroom Interview
as newscaster
as newsroom writer
as newsroom producer
as newsroom executive producer
as Newsroom Associate Producer
as newsroom script supervisor
as newsroom associate director
as newsroom director
as newsroom reporter
as AA group leader
as insurance broker
as Family Court Member
as Family Court Member
as Family Court Member
as Simon Dunne
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Critic Reviews for Changing Lanes
All Critics (151) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (116) | Rotten (35) | DVD (13)
Combines a knack for storytelling with a rare instinct for exploring ideas within the framework of a major, star-driven Hollywood movie.
A slickly shot, intelligent thriller, it's buoyed up by an exceptional performance from Jackson, who brings crumpled dignity and pathos to his habitual loser.
A thrilling ride but also a thoughtful one, it's a movie that does manage to do more good than bad by the end of the day.
The two stars? They're exactly right.
In addition to gluing you to the edge of your seat, Changing Lanes is also a film of freshness, imagination and insight.
The ending is guaranteed to aggravate any self-respecting New York driver.
Audience Reviews for Changing Lanes
Changing Lanes keeps you on your toes with a tense screenplay that does not let up until the final scenes when everyone is tidied up a little too well after all the chaos that ensued. Samuel L. Jackson is terrific as usual and rides the line between doing what he needs for his family and crossing that line. Ben Affleck is better in these roles than he is in the action role, playing a hotshot lawyer that realizes all the unethical crap he pulls will eventually catch up to him. I was actually expecting this to have more action than it did based on the title and previews, but I'm not complaining when it was this well done. Ultimately, the only knock I have is that the conclusion is a little too easy based on the rest, but Changing Lanes will keep you guessing and is entertaining.
Super Reviewer
"Changing Lanes is a good thriller. It's original and gives two great performances from Jackson and Affleck. Gavin Banek and Doyle Gipson happen to literally run into each other on a very important day of their lives. This run in ruins their important day which engulfs them into a day filled with vengeance and chaos. Their back and forth tit for tats end up leaving them both feeling horrible for the things they just did to each other. But yet the hits keep coming and with every hit one gets the other hits back harder. There is no winner. No evil winning over good. They are both deep down good people. This is a perfect example of how good people can be pushed to do awful things when certain lines are crossed. The ending was satisfying and I really enjoyed the movie. I'm not sure if I would see this again. Although I enjoyed it, there wasn't enough action for me considering this was a thriller. Still a solid thriller though."
Super Reviewer
Another great suggestion from Mr. Tim Ryan. If you thought that Sam Jackson made his money by cursing really loudly on camera, check out this movie him actually acting, really really well. A suspenseful dogfight that subtle asks questions about the nature of humanity, I found myself actually stressed out -- and therefore interested -- about how it would all end. Although well-made, there are some pacing problems in the movie that prevents it from being a truly great drama, but definitely one worth putting on your Want-To-See list.
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