First of all, this film was not released to theatres (TESTED POORLY THEY SAY),I say they figured the story of crooked cops, politicians dedicated newspaper people had been done to death,just send it DVD cable TV take the money run.That being said I usually like this type of movie, especially with this named cast. Morgan Freeman, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Spacey,L.L.Cool J, Cary Elways, John Heard on the distaff side, Piper Perabo Roslyn Sanchez.The plot story have been done to death, BUT the above cast brings life to this violent movie it is actually watchable.Justin Timberlake Is good as the dedicated young reporter for a throw-away newspaper edited by Morgan Freeman, The others are either crooked Cops, Politicians or somewhat decent guys, The 2 ladies are the girl friends of LL COOL J JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE do whats required, It is quite violent, many killings etc, not for children. By no means is the a great film, BUT for what it is the cast It is definitely good,Ratings *** (out of 4) 86 points (out of 100) IMDb 8 (out of 10)