Radio talk show host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) and her fiancé David (Naveen Andrews) are attacked by a gang while walking their dog. In recovery, she finds out her fiancé has died and the criminals got away.

Erica, now a recluse armed with a gun, forces herself to go back out into the world. She finds herself in situations where she’s forced to use the gun, and she becomes a vigilante, cleaning up the streets of New York.

Detective Mercer (Terrence Howard) of the New York City Police Department begins to look for the vigilante killer. Erica and Mercer cross paths at a crime scene and quickly become friends. Detective Mercer finds one of the gang members and tells Erica. She doesn’t identify the gang member so she can find them all and get her revenge.

This film is similar to Charles Bronson’s “Death Wish.” The idea isn’t new, but this film is more than just action. Jodie Foster’s acting is amazing as she portrays someone who’s been hurt badly and tries to deal with the person she has become.

Terrence Howard is a talented supporting actor, playing off of Foster. The camera work is impressive, showing how big and scary New York can be. Overall, the film is terrific. If you missed it in theaters, you need to rent it.

Rating: 4 out of 4