7/05/2009

Civic Duty (2006)

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“What would you do?”

In the post-9/11 anxiety, Terry Allen (Peter Krause), who recently lost his job, becomes paranoid about a Middle Eastern neighbor, Gabe Hassan (Khafed Abol Naga). The comings and goings, visitors, and quantities of things taken into Gabe’s apartment lead Terry to believe Gabe is a terrorist.

Terry becomes obsessed with Gabe and breaks into his apartment when he is gone. Items Terry doesn’t understand make Terry more and more convinced. When Terry is unable to arouse the interest of the FBI, he turns all vigilante, captures Gabe and then must decide what to do about the police and FBI outside Gabe’s apartment.

The action culminates in a profound tragedy which is later followed by a disturbing whammy.

Also appearing are Kari Matchett as Terry’s wife Marla; Ian Tracy as police Officer Lloyd; Richard Schiff as FBI agent Tom Hilary.

Directed by Jeff Renfroe.

Run time: 1 hour, 38 minutes

Rated R for language and some threatening situations.

My personal rating: B-

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