A stirring look at the dangers of loneliness and violent tendencies

Rating: 10/10 (25 September 2005)

A tremendous film. The line "I am God's lonely man..." might be the best line ever written in modern cinema. It is an interesting look at a common emotion and an uncommon reaction to it. I've always found the fact that DiNiro's character was an ex-Marine interesting especially because it is not emphasized at all in the movie. In many ways I think it is as much of an examination of the psyche of soldiers trained to kill as it is a look at loneliness. Just one of the greatest scripts I've ever seen and it is executed brilliantly. The camera work is ground breaking as well. Phenomenal film. I personally believe it to be one of DiNiro's best performances. His use of method is appropriate here.