I hope to God I never see another movie like this again!!!

Rating: 1/10 (29 October 2006)

I'm not sure if what I write will be considered a spoiler or not, so I opted to check that it does. Anyway, the level of graphic violence, the actual depictions of the physical ramifications of that violence, made this, for me, the worst movie I have ever been unfortunate enough to see. I certainly do not need to see someone's brains projecting through the air or splattered on a wall to appreciate that someone has been killed. I also do not want to see both bad and good guys die by the end of the movie. A movie without heroes is of no value socially. And, the questions - why were certain scenes included bringing up questions that weren't answered by the end? What was in the envelope given to the psychiatrist? Did she ever give to anyone? And, why did the suspended cop show up and kill Costello's mole? Was he aware of his role, did she give him the envelope so he'd know the truth or was he just angry that this guy had usurped his position of importance in the division? If he had the evidence, why didn't he be the hero and turn him in? What happened to the envelope, really? Why was the scene even included if the envelope wasn't going to be involved later? (Unlike the envelope full of Social Security numbers collected by Costello.) Sure, there were definitely surprises - unexpected scenes that took place, but they just made me sick and want to leave as soon as possible. I detested this movie. It only glorified violence and bloodshed. If it wins an Oscar....if it even gets nominated....I will forever hold that process and those awards in contempt because they will have no value whatsoever at that point. I love a good mystery with twists and turns and surprises. This was not good....period!!