Man on Fire

A bit disturbing. The context of the movie, as well as the way it's presented. The plot centers around the kidnappings in Mexico, one specifically. The main character is a run-down, depressed, drunk in the first half of the movie. Then in the second half, he's suddenly a bad-ass bent on revenge. A major turnaround. And a bit difficult to believe the chain of events as they happen. This is a gripping tale with a bittersweet ending. Strange at times, but the ride is worth it. (Dakota Fanning is an excellent actress, despite her age, and her charming portrayal of Lupita actually adds some believability to the major turnaround.) There are some interesting views of Mexico, and at the end of the movie there's a little "thank you" and note that it's a "very special place." After watching this, I think it's safer to admire this very special place from a distance.