Only the incredulity of the first shooting scene spoils this movie

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2002)

Except for the fact that you can't believe how poorly Pacino's character --a street-wise, big-city veteran detective--comports himself and his weapons in the film's principal shooting scene, enshrouded in fog, this ingenious, riveting movie would be nearly flawless. Oh, yeah, and except for the fact that he's totally new in this small Alaskan town and suddenly can find his way alone to the house of suspect Randy well before the locals arrive!