want to watch titan sized actors clash in acting , then it doesn't get any better than this.....

Rating: 9/10 (22 October 2008)

this is the best cop film i have ever seen. i must say only in a few films it happens that every member of the cast fits perfectly for their roles. 3 of the finest actors in the industry fought to give a mind blowing performance.
kevin spacey did fantastic job for his role. but i felt his role was a bit small when compared to the other two. though this model of turning a greedy cop into a good one is old it is portrayed well by kevin spacey.he performs well as a cop who first looks as a greedy cop who doesn't want to take risk for law. but the real war was between russel crowe and guy pearce. both of them gave an unforgettable performance.full marks for both of them.
russel crowe is a perfect choice as a tough macho cop. he does the difficult job of carrying the intensity of the film. he plays the role of a cop who don't mind bending the rules for carrying out justice.
for me the highlight of the movie was its story screenplay and guy pearce. he played the character of a go-by-the-book cop well. the transition of the character from go-by-the-book cop to a cop who listens to his heart is portrayed fantastically by him. he shows the burden of a cop who want to prove that he is a better man than his father pretty well.
kim basinger does well too. so did james cromwell.
if ur looking for a intense film with a combination of memorable performances and good story line then go for it pick this one up.