Puncture Reviews
A story everyone should see.
I watched this on DVD recently, where it carried the title of 'Injustice', but it's definately the same film. It's based on a true story about corruption in corporate America's hospital supply chain. At first, that didn't sound as if it had the makings of a good film, but surprisingly it is very interesting and absorbing to watch. Chris Evan's takes the lead role, and I thought he performed well, developing the human aspects of his character, and the life conflicts he has to handle as the law case builds. If nothing else, the film feels real, and pulls no punches when describing the issues underlying the case. The story has a few twists to keep our attention, and some of the cinematography is visually interesting and engaging, especially early on. My only criticism is that the film ends rather too abruptly, as I was anticipating a grand court room finale which was simply covered in a foot note. Over all, I liked the film, and would recommend it.
It's deluded by standard Hollywood direction, but the story behind Puncture and Evans giving everything he has to bring it to life make this a satisfying watch.
This was such a well told story about something I knew very little about. I remember when these needles started being used, but I didn't know the story behind how hard it was to get them to the nurses who needed them the most. It's terribly sad when money is a top priority over the lives that save us. I truly enjoyed this movie.
Almost stuck the landing! but didn't.
A very good movie that is actually based on a true story and Chis Evan gives his best performance of his entire career.
Adorei, bonitinho, os treinos com os personagens do júri etiquetados foi fofo, exceto pela inalação de cocaína no entremeio… Um lindo filme baseado em fatos reais, um triste desfecho para Mike Weiss e uma linda e necessária homenagem, além dos alertas sobre os risco de seringas reaproveitáveis, filme excelente, dramático, real, como amamos e nos emocionamos…
Very well done, and great job by Evans. Goes to show the extent of corruption, corruption that exists in many industries. Good to see this real-world story turned out for the good.
An amazing performance by Chris Evans. This movie really brought out some of his acting potential. I watched it multiple times, and will watch it multiple more!
This film is also known as 'Injustice'. A very, very poor movie that is a gross injustice to all the victims of one of the greatest scandals of the 20th Century that forms the premise for this film. A powerful story with a deeply flawed but heroic protagonist is given a low budget student film makeover. Unimaginatively directed, poorly shot and emotionally flat. The soundtrack is truly awful. Only Chris Evans comes out with any credit, though the story needed an actor with more flair. If Scorcese and Di Caprio had taken on this true story instead of 'The Wolf of Wall Street', they could have produced a masterpiece.
Chris Evans puts in an outstanding performance, based on a true story and a must watch (however loosely that basis is, especially for health care workers)
Brilliant!!! The story of two very unlikely underdogs that choose to do the right thing and go against a real life impossible. Inspiring and motivating
Chris Evans is spectacular in this in the middle of a very compelling story. A story that more people should know about.
There's a decent story and a strong central performance, but everything else is very average.
So much promise, but it's mired in a lot of banal Chris Evans scenes. He's just not an interesting actor to me and his performance felt emotionally empty.
While not widely known, this is an important film. I heard about this film from a Collider Movie News video on YouTube (via Mark Ellis). I almost bailed on this film several times, not due to the acting, directing, editing, soundtrack or dialogue which were all expertly done. My reasons were my own weakness. This film takes a very explicit view of an addict and of a corporate coverup. While I knew Chris Evans (as Mike Weiss both a brilliant attorney and an addict with a very stupid sense of eventual damage from illegal and prescription drugs) from the Avenger/Captain America films, I had no idea the scope of his talents. The performance of Chris Evans elevates this movie from the usual disease/persecuted small guy-type melodrama, to a affecting drama. The end credits give some closure to this story (based on a true case). I recommend this movie to those interested in stories with legal and investigative themes. I would love to make this movie mandatory screening for the USA congress and senate along with WHO (World Health Organization) . This film is is not a stuffy sterile story, but one with the ability to keep the viewer riveted to the screen.
Not bad. Could have been much better, but I guess this is still worth checking out if you like legal movies or if you're a fan of Chris Evans.