Puncture

  An attorney fighting a corrupt system is battling his own demons as he tries to do right by others in this drama based on a true story. Vicky (Vinessa Shaw) is a nurse at a hospital in Houston whose life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally jabs herself with a used syringe. The needle had been used on a patient who was HIV-positive, and Vicky contracts AIDS. Jeffrey Danfort (Marshall Bell) is a close friend of Vicky's who designs medical equipment, and he's inspired to invent a syringe with a safety point that would prevent such mistakes. However, as Jeffrey tries to sell his new invention to pharmaceutical manufacturers, he discovers how much they're governed by corruption and insider dealings. Jeffrey decides to take on the dishonest firms with a lawsuit, and he secures the services of Weiss & Danziger, a small law office eager for any kind of business. But while Paul Danziger (Mark Kassen) needs the work to support his wife and children, Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is more concerned with supporting his cocaine habit, which is spiraling out of control. Even though Mike sees the case as a chance to prove himself, his hunger for drugs is a constant obstacle. Puncture received its world premiere at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Read More

Starring: Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, (more)Director(s): Adam Kassen, Mark Kassen, (more)Theatrical MPAA Rating: RFormat(s): DVD  |  Blu-ray  | Digital SD
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An attorney fighting a corrupt system is battling his own demons as he tries to do right by others in this drama based on a true story. Vicky (Vinessa Shaw) is a nurse at a hospital in Houston whose life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally jabs herself with a used syringe. The needle had been used on a patient who was HIV-positive, and Vicky contracts AIDS. Jeffrey Danfort (Marshall Bell) is a close friend of Vicky's who designs medical equipment, and he's inspired to invent a syringe with a safety point that would prevent such mistakes. However, as Jeffrey tries to sell his new invention to pharmaceutical manufacturers, he discovers how much they're governed by corruption and insider dealings. Jeffrey decides to take on the dishonest firms with a lawsuit, and he secures the services of Weiss & Danziger, a small law office eager for any kind of business. But while Paul Danziger (Mark Kassen) needs the work to support his wife and children, Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is more concerned with supporting his cocaine habit, which is spiraling out of control. Even though Mike sees the case as a chance to prove himself, his hunger for drugs is a constant obstacle. Puncture received its world premiere at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time: 100 mins
Director(s):Mark Kassen, Adam KassenWriter(s):Chris LopataProducer(s):Mark Kassen, Adam KassenTheatrical MPAA Rating: R(Profanity, Nudity, Drug Content)Categories:DramaWarning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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31 out of  35  people found this review helpful

This is a fantastic legal drama that is well directed, well written, and very thrilling. Finally Chris Evans has done something not just worth seeing, but good. Excluding Captin America. No need to describe plot as other reviews have done a descent job, but why only 2 stars? His critique is filled with positive statements. Only at the end he warns about a topless scene, profanity, and drug use. Is that why only two stars? Also he mentions its depressing. So because it's r rated and depressing only 2 stars? Another reviewer simply states good, but only gave 2 and a half stars. Come on guys this is not The Godfather, but it's a good film. Mainly because of Evans, but it is good. It's perfectly fine to give a film 2 stars, but give us your feelings to read.

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19 out of  19  people found this review helpful

I'M A FIREFIGHTER /EMT AND OCCASIONALLY RIDE ON ANALS TRANSPORT UNIT. SO I CAN SPEAK FIRST HAND ABOUT THE IMPACT THIS CASE HAS ON ME AND OTHERS. THEY DID A NICE JOB WITH THE MOVIE.

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38 out of  56  people found this review helpful

saw this at the river oaks theater here in houston the other night. small film shot here in town about a real life law team that went after a big medical supply conglomerate and forced the use of safety needles in hospitals. (apparently) 800K accidental punctures of front-line hospital care-givers happen every year but safety needles would prevent all of that. what's interesting is that one of the lawyers who is doing the sueing is a drug addict himself! focuses on greed and corruption of the medical kingdom and the lawyers they hire to protect them. also states that the spread of HIV in Africa is due mostly to dirty needles being used and re-used. not sure if numbers quoted are accurate but it is a compelling story and a bit depressing. Warning: topless scene, drugs, profanity.

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