Eye for an Eye [John Schlesinger, 1996]:
If you’ve ever wondered what a late Michael Winner film might look like if it was produced with "prestige film" talent, then look no further than this. Everyone here is doing exceptional work - especially the starry cast, who commit entirely to the complexity of their individual characters, as well as grappling with the sensitivities of the plot - however, despite the hard work of all involved, the film is no less morally questionable or manipulative in its sensationalist pandering to fears around violent crime and justifications of vigilantism as something like Death Wish II (1982) or Dirty Weekend (1993). Disappointing for a filmmaker of John Schlesinger’s great talent.
