Riveting story and polished acting

Rating: 8/10 (30 October 2003)

Two detectives with radically different approaches to investigating crime become involved in a potentially lethal investigation exposing the sleazy underbelly of the 1950's police force. Superb acting performances by all, particularly Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce, who play rough cop and straight cop respectively. Beautifully filmed, evoking the spirit of the early fifties this film generates an electricity that entertains from beginning to end. Acutely deft script and intriguing plot. Rating 8/10.