Brilliant, but that's just the half of it !

Rating: 10/10 (26 September 2009)

Well, first of all, I can't, won't and shouldn't spoil the pleasure of viewing this masterpiece. Although the story isn't quite new, the thing is that the VIEW is quite interesting. But that's enough said about that.
Looking at it objectively (hard as it is...) one should have difficulty in "choosing" the side of the role receiving more sympathy. Will it be Pacino or De Niro? To be honest, I can say: you can't...
The both of them play beautifully, not forgetting Val Kilmer or a very blond Ashley Judd... But all in all it's not only the cast that makes this s great movie...
Is it a thriller? Is it an action movie? Is it a drama? You can only say YES to all of these questions. It is a great movie to watch, to comment, to think about it and let's face it: there are more than one subjects to debate on: 1. Traditional approach to one of the most dangerous jobs: that of a cop. Is it enough to be a good cop to catch a thief? 2. Is the line between "cops and robbers" clearly drawn thinking of the prejudice that the first are good and the latter are bad? 3. Every man or woman portrayed in this movie has a hard shell, projecting a certain image and also a soft core, with deep feelings, frustration etc. i.e. everything that makes us human...
Enjoy this perfect movie and you will all have your own themes to think about...