Reviews

After watching season 1 with the excellent cast and story line one would expect to watch a similar story unfold. Season 2 is very different...it shows a varied darkness in the detectives, each having their own " demons " they carry, so true to life as a cop. The story begins as we see three different cops cross paths and all from different agencies but working together. They have one case they work together on but each has their own hidden agenda as does many of the characters in the supporting cast have.

Vince Vaughn shows his ability to change the persona he demonstrates usually in comedies to a dark organized crime boss. He captures the strong, violent criminal thats trying to gain more and he gets screwed. He's " ticked off " and he wants answers and the people responsible. He's a manipulator of people, including some cops. Excellent performance on Mr. Vaughn's part.

Colin Farrell shows his excellent acting abilities to become the cop that's fallen, who's career path changed after some of his own actions. Drinking, drugs, violent behavior, a man on the edge. Life threw him a curve ball and he allows that to dictate his path into darkness. He's on the " juice " provided by Vaughn's character who uses him to his advantage. Mr. Farrell plays his role very believable and some redemption is in his grasp.

Rachel McAdams does an outstanding performance where she too is a focused cop, one with a past and has the " I don't give a Sh** " attitude. She has no problem operating in a male dominate career. She has no problem kicking somebody's butt or using edged weapons or firearms.

Taylor Kitsch is the frustrated motor cop, a veteran of the war, a true operator but one that's denied a latent issue. The case allows him to utilize his true talents as an operator. Mr. Kitsch performance, especially as a Special Operator now a cop. I could see his training from Lone Survivor where he was SEAL Lt. Mike Murphy come to the surface.

Again, this series is worth watching and the action was very realistic when engaging armed suspects. Each actor did a great job portraying cops under fire and staying on point. The political and power backdrop where everybody wants something is again very true to real life.

Highly recommended viewing

This is a true story of three men that stuck together and survived 1,000 + miles at sea in a small raft. After realizing that they couldn't locate their carrier, fuel running out and then ditching in the Pacific they survived. This is a small movie with good actors showing the spirit of the young lads in WWII . Overall this is a well made movie with little special effects or anything of that nature. The actors portrayed their characters very excellent and you could feel their desperation and then guts while pulling together. It's a true depiction of how certain people rise above fear and did not give up. Knowing this was a true story made it even more enjoyable.

This movie takes you to a familiar area of the once Good Guy / Dark Past but kicks it up several notches. Denzel plays the part of an quiet gentleman, a little OCD but friendly. He has a heart, cares for people and really tries to encourage people around him while living a simple life. Then he gets " P. O.'d " when someone he cares about is harmed. The Dark Side comes out but with a hint of offering a peaceful resolution. The bad guys choose poorly and it's on. Now we see Denzel's capabilities which are similar to Jason Bourne, Aaron Cross, Taken, etc. You soon realize he is a former very well trained operator again, one with a heart.

The entire production, directing , acting , everything is top notch. Characters are developed very well and we see fine acting at it's best. Gore and violence, yes but definitely entertaining to the max.

It makes one wonder how many real people are out here that seem like just regular folks but have set aside a former life where they operated in dark places. The heroes of our world.

This is a fine film and the acting is excellent. This film takes us on a journey into the world of twisted individuals and how people can become very bizarre. As it unfolds you begin to realize that all these small pieces and these players are linked together. These deranged individuals then victimize children for their own " plan " for so called religious purposes. Enter the families of the children who can't fathom why someone would take their kids and their reactions to this stress. A basic good person suddenly becomes a wrecked shell that is driven by fear and anger to find their child. They grow more doubting of law enforcements ability to find their children, so they resort to a primitive method. This film shows how average people, never violent can become a very violent person when this pain and anguish comes upon them. It is an excellent example of stress, pain and fear becoming a driving force in decision making.