Boom!... and that's how you make a hard-hitting Crime Drama

Rating: 9/10 (10 November 2014)

I'm classing this as one of my favourite films of the year. These days it's a rarity to become engrossed in a film that can bend and snap your predictions of the outcome.
There's no waiting around in this one, the story starts evolving from the off-set playing off Hugh Jackman's greatest performance of his career to date. The perfect balance in fear and anger brings home that feeling you dread to relate to by situation. A very touchy subject for a storyline but not one to miss with again an exceptional performance from Paul Dano.
Considering the length of the film and the type of film that is perceived through the audience eyes there is no 'dragging' or slowed down 'filler' parts of the movie. It's simply is one of those 'edge of your seat' thrillers, terrifying yet you don't want it to stop.
Jake Gyllenhaal's performance is memorable. An interesting take on a nowadays detective. A cold yet relatable character. Very well written.
If you're looking for an in-depth realistic story following a missing child and a protective father look no further, this one will sure whet your appetite.