I love the cast in this film . Hackman and Smith have do some really excellent work . while I generally enjoy this film for what it be , it could have be much more . I be somehow remind of `` Conspiracy Theory '' in that it be a disappointment consider the possibility it offer . mostly , the problem be in the basic premise of the story . any one of thousand of conflict could have be play out , but instead , we see a personal crime in Voigt 's character take out on a unsuspecting citizen . this may sound minor , but we could have see a glimpse of some big-brother massacre , and the minor hero who overcome it . some of what be offer here make you wonder -lrb- in worried fascination -rrb- what be possible , but generally I can say this be not a must-see movie . if you see Conspiracy Theory , do not bother with this one . I give it 3 star in case you do not catch Conspiracy Theory , otherwise , 2 star .