breathtaking story and Ben Affleck's big opportunity

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2007)

This is a great movie, one of the best of the year. Its a powerful, emotional and shocking thriller full of suspense, a film that makes you think about what's right and and what's wrong, about good and evil and a whole more of ethical issues society ...(read more)use to have. Avery interesting story based on the novel by Dennis Lehane about two detectives who are on the search of a little child who has disappeared, this case begins to cause some problems in their life. Ben Affleck in its first movie as a director makes a really great job, he really manage to communicate the desperation of every character of the movie and gives the movie a very good rhythm to the movie that you really enjoy. He is showing a really big potential to become a great filmmaker. The cast is excellent, a mix of experiment and young actors, everybody with great acting jobs. Casey Affleck again gives us a nearly perfect performance, Michelle Monaghan role is also very good and convincing, Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman as a pair of corrupt cops were flawless as always. In conclusion, you will be on the edge of your seat with this breathtaking film.