Solid, Impressive Film

Rating: 8/10 (5 November 1999)

This film is powerful and high-charged with tension. Despite a storyline that would appear dull on paper, Mann's direction and the fantastic acting of Crowe and Pacino keep it moving with the dynamics of a 90 minute thriller. Mann has a knack for pulling the human side out of even the most horrible of situations, and here again he shows us high drama and still makes it a character piece. The film deserves Oscar nominations for acting, directing ,cinematography and editing.