The adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world.

Starring: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin, Frederick Forrest, Tuesday Weld

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"I am not a vigilante. I am just trying to get home to my little girl's birthday party and if everyone will just stay out of my way, nobody will get hurt." - Bill Foster

Why watch this? The burger joint. He does what many of us feel like doing when we're being ripped-off.

Plot Summary: In Los Angeles on a hot summer day, a disgruntled and unemployed man, William Foster, abandons his car in traffic and sets out on foot across the city to see his estranged daughter on her birthday. Along the way, he encounters various societal frustrations and injustices, leading to a series of escalating confrontations and increasingly violent acts of lashing out against those he perceives as responsible. Simultaneously, a veteran police officer, Sgt. Prendergast, on his last day before retirement, investigates the string of incidents and finds himself on a collision course with Foster.

Dad's Preview: At one time or another, most of us feel like blowing our tops, letting loose. Luckily, we keep it in check, thanks to internal control mechanisms, a desire to not hurt anyone or go to jail. The genius behind this film is that we sympathize with Mr. Foster. He works hard at a good job, but it just takes from him all the time. We all know how that feels. He's frustrated. He's had enough. Michael Douglas' chose to play against his usual type of role, and he renders a stellar performance.

Le Studio Canal+, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films; Warner Bros.