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Changing Lanes

R Released Apr 12, 2002 1h 38m Mystery & Thriller Drama List
77% Tomatometer 154 Reviews 53% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.
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Though some may find its conclusion unsatisfying, Changing Lanes is a tense, well-crafted exploration of meaty ethical dilemmas.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Emotionally violent thriller for mature teens. Rated: 4/5 Dec 22, 2010 Full Review Robert Koehler Variety Combines a knack for storytelling with a rare instinct for exploring ideas within the framework of a major, star-driven Hollywood movie. Sep 22, 2008 Full Review Olly Richards Empire Magazine One of the most impressive movies of the year; taut and compelling. Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Changing Lanes admirably manages to largely steer clear of black and white simplicity by adorning itself in an appealing shade of gray. Rated: 3/4 Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... an overlooked film that delves into anger management, revenge, and culpability. Feb 3, 2024 Full Review Joe Leydon The Moving Picture Show Time and again, "Changing Lanes" subversively upends expectations. Sep 24, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jelisije J A movie that had a realistic story and ended in a realistic happy ending. Was their tension and good drama? A bit, but to me the movie wasn't that interesting with its story or with its characters. A one and done forget about it in 5 minutes type of film. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review Kirsten W I remember the ads for this movie. I thought a thriller crime story about traffic? I was hopeful about it. Years later I watched it and fell in love with it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Mark B Great cast and the story starts off strong but it meanders through and sputters and ends up crawling to the finish. By the end I did not care and did not like any of the characters in the movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review Eye C One single bad choice can change your life, for good or for bad, that's up to you. God please give me the serenity for change the things that I can not change. What a great movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review Gareth v A frustrating and uneven movie that tries to take on some serious subject matter and doesn't hit the mark. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/19/23 Full Review brian c Absolute nonsense. The whole premise of the story was ludricous. The fact that one of the two leading characters was a recovering alcoholic was superfluous. The ending was Disney-esque and the acting was wooden. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.
Director
Roger Michell
Producer
Scott Rudin
Screenwriter
Chap Taylor, Michael Tolkin
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 12, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$66.8M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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