Critics generally view as a competent, though sometimes overlong and implausible, thriller. Directed by Paul Haggis and starring Russell Crowe, the film is a remake of the 2008 French movie Anything for Her ( Pour Elle ). Critical Consensus
A major recurring complaint is the script's lack of realism. Critics found it hard to believe a mild-mannered community college teacher could successfully navigate the criminal underworld and outmaneuver the police. The Next Three Days
Russell Crowe's performance as a "regular joe" driven to obsession is widely praised for grounding the film’s more far-fetched moments. Elizabeth Banks is also noted for her dramatic range, though some critics felt her character was underwritten. Critics generally view as a competent, though sometimes