Very good modern cop movie.

Rating: 8/10 (26 June 2010)

I wanted to see this movie after praising it's trailer. The plot goes directly to the point and crafts plenty of interesting situations involving the kidnapping.
Through great character development we can make our own explanations towards the plot's main situation. For example, the audience creates hyphotesis towards choosing a "responsible" for the kidnap.
The plot twist really got me because it can happen when you are a powerful and intelligent person.
The moral between the decision at the ending will split commentaries and opinions and that's what makes a movie really good. When you feel the plot, think about solutions, and delivering your opinion then you experience a good cinematic effort.
Some moments reminded me of "Seven". For example, the settings that were investigated, the moral "problem" at the ending, and the "mature cop-young cop" contradiction in relation of methods.
The acting is great. Casey Affleck has an instant on-screen charm and delivers a credible dramatic performance. Love the guy's clothing. Michelle Monaghan is too hot to be true. She's like the perfect girlfriend and looks very next door. I didn't agree with her in the ending but oh well. Morgan Freeman has little on screen time but manages to pull a very good performance. I love Ed Harris and he does a great job as always. John Ashton and Amy Ryan are really good and totally complete the natural performance that is required.
The score is great. Helps to create a tense atmosphere (like in the shooting during the ambush). The cinematography really adds a sad tone to the movie. I really enjoyed it.
This is a very good movie with a sad vibe, interesting sub-plots, great acting, remarkable score, and delivers different kinds of human and social messages.
I want to see more from Kenzie and Genaro!