Save for an opening scene, the entire film does indeed take place on a Thursday. Drug dealer-turned-architect Casey (Thomas Jane) is trying to adjust to suburban life, when Nick (Aaron Eckhart), Casey's old partner, shows up on his doorstep. Throughout the course of the day, we find out that Nick has stolen a large amount of money and drugs from various people and is tying up loose ends. Meanwhile, Casey is in his house trying to deal with all the people who are after Nick.
The idea of having this film be set during one-day is a really cool idea for a low-budget crime drama. It adds a tension to the film because you can tell that the day is drawing to a close toward the end of the film.
Thomas Jane has always been an enigma to me. He is a critically-acclaimed actor, known for his dramatic roles, yet he is never afraid to poke fun at himself or bow down to fans, as we saw with his short film Dirty Laundry (where he reprised the role of the Punisher). He is really believable as a guy who left his old life behind him and just doesn't want to get dragged back into that world.
I've only ever been a fan of Aaron Eckhart when he's been in lower budget or independent films (Meet Bill, Thank You for Smoking), so he didn't disappoint me in this film. You don't see much of his character, but when you do, you want to know more about this homicidal maniac.
Verdict: A really cool crime movie, where it is more about the consequences of living a life of crime and how you can never really leave. A must watch for anyone who is starting of in the industry and wants to see how a good story can be told with not that much.
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