As the cops investigate, loyalties shift, covers are blown, suspicion mounts, family members are dragged in. What develops is a story about both cops facing their own values to determine which side they really belong. It was a little too slow and too long. But the twists and the plausible way that these cops could find themselves treading the line between the law and the unlawful was very refreshing. This is a good movie, not great, but pretty good.
Weak points are a fairly predictable plot and some obvious tearjerking scenes.
I'll admit I well up at the dramatic moments when the violins come up and the camera moves in on Washington's tear-stained face. But it's too easy to push those buttons. I like things a little more subtle. A little slow in parts, a little rigid in its emotions, but definitely a winner.