: The film critiques the "plea bargain" system where criminals receive lighter sentences to ensure a conviction, a central theme discussed in legal reviews Vigilantism vs. Rule of Law
: Even after being arrested and placed in solitary confinement, the murders continue, revealing that Clyde has a much larger, more sophisticated plan to dismantle the entire legal system from within his cell. Wikipedia Key Themes Law.Abiding.Citizen.2009.720p.10Bit.BluRay.Hind...
What should a citizen do when the law fails to protect the innocent and punish the guilty? The Catalyst: Systemic Failure : The film critiques the "plea bargain" system