Puncture

Puncture, released in 2011, is a movie about lawyers. It is a movie about problems. It is a movie about good versus evil... but more than that, it is based on a true story about humans and their struggle to affect the world around them.

The story begins with a young nurse who is stuck by a needle when caring for a patient. She consequently contracts HIV. Out of this tragedy comes the development of a safety needle that will eliminate needle sticks. The situation spirals out of control as a law firm representing the man who developed the safety needle takes on the hospitals, lobbyists, and the health supply group who want to suppress the new product and the changes it will bring.
   
Chris Evans, currently known as Captain America in The Avengers, plays Mike Weiss, a troubled but brilliant attorney who risks everything for this case. Evans portrays Weiss with cocky charm and fiery intensity. He pursues his character to the finale, breaking the audience as we watch him apparently self-destructs in the process.
   
Mark Kassen, who produced the film with his brother, Adam, also stars in this film. Kassen plays Paul Danziger, Weiss's partner in the law firm. Danziger is the family man and the stability of the firm. The contrast of the two characters highlights the complexities of their case, shedding light on the troubles that arise.
   

I was deeply moved by this film. It reaffirms my thoughts on human nature, both good and bad. It left me pensive and wanting to share the dark beauty of the tragic figures in this story. Weiss slowly self-destructs on the screen so we can see clearly that there is light in the darkness.

     
Verdict: **** 3/4 stars. Not your typical fanboy fare bus Highly Approved for conspiracy and reality.