Directed by Roger Michell
Written by Chap Taylor and Michael Tolkin
Cinematography by Salvatore Totino

Ben Affleck as Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson as Doyle Gipson Toni Collette as Michelle Amanda Peet as Cynthia Banek William Hurt as The Sponsor Sydney Pollack as Delano Kim Staunton as Valerie Gipson Ileen Getz as Ellen Bradley Cooper as Gordon Pinella Greg Korin as Mourner Sam Rovin as Paralegal Jordan Gelber as Young Priest

Running Time: 129 min.
Release Date: Apr. '02

Overall Call:
Changing Lanes is an effective actiony drama that presents several thoughtful life questions. While the acting is convincing from the leads the shinning support of Kim Staunton as Valerie Gipson (Samuel Jackson's wife) stood out for me. Some of the plot points seemed a bit contrived. However, the contrivances were forgiven as a result of the bold issues they raised. The direction of the scenes transitions is a rather exceptional little bonus. The films pacing clips along so as to not leave you bored or hurried. All in all Changing Lanes delivers a 90-minute ponderous diversion.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Solid supporting cast
+ Thought provoking plot points