Liam Neeson and Kenneth Cranham are excellent as former fellow cops and now friends, at times at odds and others cooperating to solve the murder. The dialog is really amazing in certain parts of this film, very witty but never for its own sake or to prove to you how clever the film is. It always serves the plot. It reminded me of old film noir classics where the story, character and motivations were always center focus and they couldn't paper over weaknesses with special effects or explosion-laden action scenes. Laura San Giacomo is a bit weak in parts but serviceable enough.
Unfortunately, while the film builds very well the payoff is a bit lackluster and silly. I can't say too much more to avoid spoilers but there are a few contrivances in the last quarter of the film that are laugh-out-loud ridiculous. Solid performances still make this worth a watch, though.
Unfortunately, while the film builds very well the payoff is a bit lackluster and silly. I can't say too much more to avoid spoilers but there are a few contrivances in the last quarter of the film that are laugh-out-loud ridiculous. Solid performances still make this worth a watch, though.