Solid and Compelling Twisty Thriller

Rating: 8/10 (3 February 2009)

A surprise in the direction (Ben Affleck), and an equal surprise in the lead. My first introduction to Casey Affleck was in Drowning Mona featuring Bette Midler and William Fitchner, Neve Campbell, and Danny DeVito. His performance was less than impressive, but he did catch my attention. This is the first honest shot I have given his talents, and I must say I was completely surprised. Casey Affleck is simply stunning in this role, co-written and directed by his brother, and upheld by a fabulous supporting cast.
Although this is based on Dennis Lehane's novel, this runs in the beginning like it could have been inspired rather by Caylee Anthony's disappearance, but the story quickly turns around and takes control of itself as its own work. This is really amazing, and is highly underrated, in my opinion.
One thing is for sure, I'll not dismiss Casey Affleck's work ever again. That's for sure. This is fabulous.
It rates an 8.4/10 from...
the Fiend :.