Saturday Movies: Broken City (2013)

So many good actors, and such a blah story line. This movie had a lot of potential, but I think this political story line has been just too used in the past few years for one, and on top of that it's almost so predictable that it isn't that enjoyable to follow. I think though that at least Russel Crowe and Mark Walberg are both dedicated to their roles. I think what is a waste is some of the actors that you were hoping more from but barely used.

Summary: Billy thinks he has escaped the persecution of being accused of a crime from years ago, until the evidence that disappears turns up years later in an attempt to blackmail him into helping a man running again for mayor, Hosteler. He is wanting Billy to investigate who his wife has been having an affair with. Upon meeting with Cathleen though he discovers just how corrupted everything is. After a murder leaves Billy double crossed by the mayor his life unravels. He then strives to make things right, and get redemption from his own past by outing the destruction of the current political situation, but this also may end him as well.