This explosive actioner stars Denzel Washington as Nick Styles, a cop applauded for his capture of organized crime hit man Earl Talbot Blake (John Lithgow). Eight years later, after Blake escapes and vows vengeance on the man who put him behind bars, assistant district attorney Styles must call on boyhood friend, who's now a drug dealer (Ice-T), for help. Lurid, action-packed thrill ride co-stars Kevin Pollak, Lindsay Wagner. 104 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; biographies.