Perpetual Daylight

Rating: 5/10 (30 May 2013)

A remake in English of an earlier Norwegian original by Erik Skjoldbjaerg. I guess the movie slots well into the character study psychological neo-noir thriller genre. It is rather slowly paced, with an almost laid back style. The plot is simple but effective and the flow of events quite linear without any loose ends that would in any way challenge the viewer. Murder of a teenage girl in Alaska, LAPD duo despatched to help local police, mistaken shooting and killing of one of the duo by the other, shelf-cover up attempt, emotions of guilt, etc.
The acting is good by the protagonists but from my point of view it did not come forth as convincing enough and a touch wooden at times. Perhaps I was anticipating more from the acting talents of Al Pacino and Robin Williams handling a deeper and more elaborate plot than the one on offer here. The movie appeared to have a "made-for-TV" feel rather than a cinematic feature.
Magnificent Alaskan scenery!