A reclusive old man and his dog are accosted by a trio of juveniles while fishing. Their demands for the man's money prove unsatisfactory so the situation ends in a sudden burst of cruelty, leaving the old man's dog, Red, blown apart by the kid's shotgun. This senseless act of violence leads the man to the home of two of the boys where the uninterested father adamantly claims his son's lack of involvement. From there, he calls upon a lawyer and a reporter is involved, yet the concept of justice is vastly limited. The old man's frustration eventually reaches it's breaking point, resulting in some heavily provoked vigilante schoolin'...
The film is incredibly intense and heart breaking with a great cast, especially Brian Cox. His performance brings out that strong feeling of loss that makes the story as impactive as it is. His plight for retaliation is consistently hindered due to his immense powerlessness and it is all well conveyed through the character's tragic background and sorrowful demeanor. Cox emphasizes all of this near perfectly. Definitely read the book and check out the flick.
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