Liberty Stands Still (2002)
Liberty Wallace, the wife of a powerful arms manufacturer, finds herself the target of a sniper with a personal vendetta. Trapped at a hot dog stand in a busy city square, she's forced into a chilling game of cat-and-mouse. As the sniper demands answers and exposes secrets about her company’s role in gun violence, Liberty must confront the consequences of her complacency—and decide if she can be more than just a silent bystander.
Liberty Stands Still is one of those movies that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. It’s a real-time thriller, which means the entire film happens in just one intense, heart-pounding hour, and it really works to create this claustrophobic atmosphere. The concept is simple—Liberty (played by Linda Fiorentino) is a woman trapped in a dangerous situation, with her life hanging by a thread as she tries to figure out how to survive. What I love about this movie is how it dives into guilt, revenge, and the choices we make. There’s something so raw about Fiorentino’s performance—she’s this tough, calculating woman, but you can also feel the vulnerability and fear underneath. The pacing is pretty quick, and there’s a lot of tension in every conversation and every decision. It’s not a mind-blowing film, but if you’re into thrillers that play with emotions and morality under high pressure, Liberty Stands Still is definitely worth a watch.