Angelina Jolie at her best - great film

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2013)

I honestly feel that Angelina Jolie was robbed of an Oscar win in this adaption of true events. She carried it from start to end, convincingly portraying a distraught mother who has lost her son, receiving no help from the corrupt police force.
The acting holds this film together. There are powerful performances all around, particularly from the child actors. It's well paced, intense, emotional, and thought- provoking.
Sometimes disturbing, the film does not shy away from the plight of women against the police force. It has a strong political message which is emphasised by the fact that it's a true story, and it's carried out with pure skill.
Fantastic. Well shot. Solid acting. This film, and especially Angelina Jolie, deserves more recognition.