But the script, by writing partners Brian Koppelman and David Levien (Rounders, Runaway Jury, Ocean's Thirteen, The Girlfriend Experience) is stuck at the pedestrian level of a Syd Field 101 college course, and no amount of
shaky camera close - ups or frenzied Justin Timberlake jaw clenches can make it work.
Intensity is the name of the game here, with director Gary Ross going all Paul Greengrass with
shaky, handheld
camera - work getting up
close and personal with every fight scene.