There are six good reasons to see this movie: Redford, Christie, LaBeouf, Nolte, Sarandon and Cooper. When Ben Shephard (LaBeouf), a journalist, unearths a long kept secret, Jim Grant (Redford) must start evading the law. Redford enlists his brother (Cooper) to take care of his motherless preteen daughter. Grant, a lawyer, has a previous life as a member of the Weather Underground, a radical group active during the Vietnam War. A cat and mouse chase ensues, with Shepard trying desperately to get ahead of Grant. There are twists and turns all through the movie causing the viewer to root for Grant, then LaBeouf in a seesaw type action. As a teenager during the Vietnam War, I found this movie enthralling. well written and very believable. A gem of an independent movie - a must see!
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