Changing Lanes (2002)
70%RT Audience Score: 53%
Awards & Nominations: 7 nominations
Though some may find its conclusion unsatisfying, Changing Lanes is a tense, well-crafted exploration of meaty ethical dilemmas
Changing Lanes” is a movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next. The two main characters, Gavin and Doyle, are both flawed and complex, making for an interesting dynamic. The themes of corporate ethics and greed are explored in a thought-provoking way, but don’t worry, it’s not all serious. There are plenty of moments that will make you laugh and keep you entertained. Overall, “Changing Lanes” is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good thriller with a side of humor.
Production Company(ies)
Igor Film Casbah Film
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Puffy’s Tavern – 81 Hudson St, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language
Year of Release
2002
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 38m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2002 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2002
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Ben Affleck, Samuel L Jackson, Toni Collette, Sydney Pollack, William Hurt, Amanda Peet, directed by Roger Michell, written by Chap Taylor, Michael Tolkin, drama, R rating, box office performance, $66.8M gross USA, reviewed by Nell Minow, Robert Koehler, Olly Richards, Peter Bradshaw, Ryan Gilbey, Joe Leydon, Nick Rogers, Pablo Villaça, Kevin Carr, Mark Halverson, ethical dilemmas, corporate ethics, greed, corruption, vulnerability, New York City, traffic accident, lawyer, insurance agent, family, meaty, well-crafted, tense, provocative, human nature, subtext, powerful, intense, dramatic, thriller, action, conclusion, easy, entertaining, perfect, sincere, solid, time-tested
Worldwide gross: $94,935,764
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $157,456,906
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 819
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 17,170,873
US/Canada gross: $66,818,548
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $110,822,743
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 684
US/Canada opening weekend: $17,128,062
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $28,407,963
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 487
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $45,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $74,635,316
Production budget ranking: 569
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $40,191,118
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $42,630,472
ROI to date (est.): 37%
ROI ranking: 1,208
Samuel L. Jackson – Doyle Gibson
Toni Collette – Michelle
Sydney Pollack – Delano
William Hurt – Doyle’s Sponsor
Amanda Peet – Cynthia Banek
Director(s)
Roger Michell
Writer(s)
Chap Taylor, Michael Tolkin
Producer(s)
Scott Rudin
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
7 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (151) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (117) | Rotten (34)
Emotionally violent thriller for mature teens.
December 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Combines a knack for storytelling with a rare instinct for exploring ideas within the framework of a major, star-driven Hollywood movie.
September 22, 2008
Robert Koehler
Variety
TOP CRITIC
One of the most impressive movies of the year; taut and compelling.
December 30, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Olly Richards
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s a bit contrived, but this is a strongly acted two-hander…
November 19, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The pleasure of watching Affleck forcibly relieved of his security and complacency will be relished by anyone who enjoyed seeing Cary Grant sullying his suit in North by Northwest…
November 5, 2002
Ryan Gilbey
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Changing Lanes is a surprise.
October 15, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Nev Pierce
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
Time and again, “Changing Lanes” subversively upends expectations.
September 24, 2021
Joe Leydon
The Moving Picture Show
“Changing Lanes” asks how far we’d go not to lose what’s ours, but it’s a morality play with hope for dtente rather than any destructive force. Gavin and Doyle are two severely flawed men whose best intentions are knocked about by their worst impulses.
September 25, 2010 | Rating: 4/4
Nick Rogers
The Film Yap
Evitando o maniquesmo, o roteiro cria dois personagens complexos e ambguos ao mesmo tempo que recheia a narrativa com dilogos bem construdos e instigantes.
February 1, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Pablo Villaça
Cinema em Cena
turns into a much more thought-provoking movie than you might otherwise expect
January 9, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
Themes about corporate ethics, greed, corruption and our vulnerability in the face of determined evil have a Falling Down finality that is weakened by unconvincing character arcs.
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 2/5
Mark Halverson
Sacramento News & Review
A fascinating, original movie that’s all the more compelling for its ambiguities and the hard questions it asks.
November 9, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/4
Betsy Bozdech
DVDJournal.com…
Plot
A young lawyer and a businessman share a small automobile accident, and their mutual road rage escalates into a feud.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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