— There are over five hundred and fifty million firearms in worldwide circulation. That’s one firearm for every twelve people on the planet. The only question is: How do we arm the other eleven?

This is a welcome diversion from the majority of Hollywood output which sits on the fence when it comes to dealing with difficult subjects. Niccol is to be praised for making this film, and if it raises greater awareness of the world’s weapon problem then it has succeeded. — Paul Hurley