The review’s focus must land on the last twenty minutes. When Frankie discovers that Johnny actually intends to murder the 15-year-old hostage, Timberlake’s physical acting peaks. He stops playing a "character" and becomes a portrait of sheer terror. His delivery of the line, "This isn't supposed to happen... he's just a kid" (or the Castellano equivalent: "Esto no tenía que pasar... él es solo un chico" ) is the film's moral core.
Director: Nick Cassavetes Key Performance Reviewed: Justin Timberlake as Frankie Ballenbacher alpha dog castellano
In a movie full of alphas trying to prove how tough they are, Timberlake is brave enough to be a coward. He shows the reality of these crimes: the followers who say "yes" until it is too late. The review’s focus must land on the last twenty minutes
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5) Performance Rating for Timberlake: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) His delivery of the line, "This isn't supposed to happen