One of the years best films.

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2013)

A haunting, suspenseful and masterfully acted ambitious picture with emotional complexity and a sense of dread, especially if you are a parent considering the subject matter, that makes for an absorbing and disturbing view. The film is several steps above most other recent crime thrillers or revenge stories, deciding to not only be unforgettably intelligent with an intense story while being brilliantly grounded in reality, but to care as well. It's so potently riveting that I couldn't turn away from it until the first ending credit. I can't praise this film enough and I feel that it deserves to have the honor of being discussed as a potential awards contender starting with both Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, who give what is perhaps the best performances of their careers as their character-driven roles as the two leads were raw, real and makes you start questioning about what would you do if you were ever put in the exact same position either character's shoes were in.