Changing Lanes
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.
Critics Sentiment
Gavin's car collides with Doyle's on the FDR Drive
Doyle sees his wife and sons smiling across the street
The film's most dramatic drop occurs in the final act, where critics praised the character development and reconciliation scenes but were deeply disappointed by the overly optimistic Hollywood ending.
Critics consistently praised the strong performances by Affleck and Jackson, along with the realistic setup and compelling character study of two flawed men spiraling into destructive revenge. However, the film's reception was significantly damaged by what many reviewers called a weak, pusillanimous ending that undermined the darker, more complex themes the movie had been building. The overall sentiment reflects a well-executed thriller let down by its resolution.
Full cast
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Ben Affleck
Gavin Banek
Samuel L. Jackson
Doyle Gipson
Toni Collette
Michelle
Sydney Pollack
Stephen Delano
William Hurt
Doyle's Sponsor
Amanda Peet
Cynthia Delano Banek
Richard Jenkins
Walter Arnell
Dylan Baker
Finch
Kim Staunton
Valerie Gipson
John Benjamin Hickey
Carlyle
Michael McGrath
Seavers
Bruce Altman
Terry Kaufman
Jennifer Dundas
Mina Dunne
Joe Grifasi
Judge Cosell
Tina Sloan
Mrs. Delano
Akil Walker
Stephen Gipson
Matt Malloy
Ron Cabot
Cole Hawkins
Danny Gipson
Ileen Getz
Ellen
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Judge Frances Abarbanel
Crew
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