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Working class waitress Slim finds her life transformed when she marries wealthy contractor Mitch. She settles into an idyllic suburban life and seems to have everything she wants: loving husband, beautiful home, and Gracie, an adorable 5-year-old daughter. Her dream is shattered when she discovers her husband is anything but perfect. His abusive behavior forces her to go on the run, eluding an increasingly... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Thriller and Crime/Gangster |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 24, 2002 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for intense scenes of domestic violence, some sensuality and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$39,177,215 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Glenn Whipp
"...offensive in the way it exploits the hot-button issue of domestic abuse for cheap thrills..." more...
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D |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
" It's surprising to see a director like Michael Apted and an actress like Jennifer Lopez associated with such tacky material." more...
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C- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"Despite a story that starts off convincingly, this movie turns into melodramatic, revenge-crazy Hollywood mush." more...
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B- |
E! Online,
"Is it worth sitting through a bad film for a good fight? Not really." more...
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C- |
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