The Lookout (R) 7.5

The Lookout (2007): Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist. (7.1)

Director: Scott Frank
Writer: Scott Frank
Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode

From the opening scenes, you'd think that you know what is going to happen and it is just another silly teenage soap opera. However, the real story begins after those initial sequences. It is about the trials, tribulations and frustrations of a young man with physical limitations. Throw in Jeff Daniels' character and you've got another one with different circumstances. Various members of the society at large treat them at different levels; and some decide to use these guys for their advantage. The two lead characters play their roles brilliantly and that makes for a very good storytelling. While the thrill of a bank heist is there, and that is very good also, this is more of a character drama with the supporting cast also giving a very good performance. My Rating: 7.5