A really distinctive detective story

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2002)

This is more than an ordinary thriller or detective story which Hollywood produces by the dozens these days. I surely like this kind a bit original thriller that has done something for its plot.
Al Pacino is great as meticulous detective Dormer. I think you just got to love his relaxed way of acting. However there is much more in detective Dormers character than meets the eye.
Robin Williams also does a great role in this film. I personally think his character is one of the best you ever see in these thrillers. His character is also one you should not judge at first sight.
This is really a moving story about human motivation. A look into the human mind and what a human is capable of. In the end you wonder just how you got there.
Personally I find the lack of too much violence especially delighting. I think you should not make a thriller (or any other kind of movie) if you got nothing else to offer but violence. There are in this film some rough scenes however so I would not recommend this to the youngest in the family.