Very well done, keeps viewer interested throughout

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2006)

This movie was quite brilliant on many levels. I found myself rewinding every time I missed a line, wanting to get the full picture in my head. If you are are the kind of movie-goer that watches this hoping it will be a cat-and-mouse detective movie with lots of action or anything along those lines, this movie is almost sure to disappoint you. It's the kind of movie that will make you think more and more as the story unfolds, mostly about the line between good and bad. The more you watch, the less defined that line will be. This movie will make the viewer see the ways of good and bad in a more practical way, and different viewers will surely have a different view on what's right and wrong in this sense. That is what I really liked about this movie, the fact that I second-guessed every thought I had about what is right and what is wrong in regards to the plot. More than this, you will probably find yourself questioning the main characters and their motives, and you will especially question the interactions between Pacino and Williams, wondering how much of what they say is truth and how much is deceit. The relationship between these two characters provokes many thoughts from the viewer, and is one of the best aspects of the movie, in my opinion. Pacino's reluctance and William's dependence on their helping each other out really keeps the viewer guessing what actions will be taken and will put the question in his/her head: what do I think is the right thing to do in this situation? If you are a fan of Christopher Nolan or enjoy movies that provoke thoughts, I can almost assure you that you will enjoy this one. If you are the kind that finds entertainment mostly in action, special effects, and overused plot lines (which I don't think are necessarily bad), then you may or may not like this movie depending on who you are. Overall, I think that about 9/10 people would enjoy this one.