From the clunky script and pacing, to Clint’s ever-present grumble and the film’s predictable plot, Trouble with the Curve is slow pitch right down the middle.
While the political issue of illegal immigration is ever-present, Under the Same Moonsucceeds ultimately as a beautifully rendered, unforgettable story of the invincible bond between a mother and son.
One downtrodden detective looking for redemption. One star witness set to testify against corrupt cops who are gunning for him. 16 Blocks to the courthouse. You get the picture.