There are multiple fatal flaws and holes in “Firewall.” Harrison Ford — far too old at age 63 to be taking on roles that call for physicality — plays Jack Stanfield, head of security at a bank. His family is taken hostage by the tritely accented villain (Paul Bettany), who demands obscene amounts of money that Jack will stereotypically have to acquire through shady means. In a unique play on a typical hostage situation, the bad guys, rather than taking the family and hiding in a remote location, camp out at Jack’s home, where they employ predictable threats and tactics against the hero and his family.

There are only two good things in this movie: First, Ford proves he has perfected the art of the intense, brooding glare. Who else can pull off silly lines like “Don’t feed him” so forcefully, while keeping a straight face? The second is Mary Lynn Rajskub, whose anal assistant schtick from the TV show “24” is perfectly transferred to this film. Otherwise, “Firewall” is done in by the generic plot, unsurprising (and at times illogical) twists and misuse of cast and characters. Virginia Madsen (as Jack’s wife) and Robert Patrick (as Jack’s potential new boss) are sorely underutilized, and Patrick’s character contributes nothing toward the central storyline. The film’s conclusion proves far too sudden.

In the end, “Firewall,” coupled with his 2003 classic, “Hollywood Homicide,” prove that Harrison Ford should really reconsider doing “Indiana Jones 4.” As in: please don’t.

(2 Stars)