A good film .... with an interesting twist at the end - but we'll get to that.
The story itself has/had promise but the Alzheimer's angle is a little too much to accept along with the miracle drug that allows Roy to regain memories. Very specific and helpful ones at that. This is all a bit of a gimmick and too convenient at times.
The performances are overall very good. Russell Crowe has gone full method in playing a tremendously overweight, burnt out cop with a massive belly! Wow! A long way from Gladiator.
I didn't see the twist at the end - no surprise there - although I'm mad at myself for not.
All in all an entertaining watch if at times trying to be a bit too clever.
72/100.
The story itself has/had promise but the Alzheimer's angle is a little too much to accept along with the miracle drug that allows Roy to regain memories. Very specific and helpful ones at that. This is all a bit of a gimmick and too convenient at times.
The performances are overall very good. Russell Crowe has gone full method in playing a tremendously overweight, burnt out cop with a massive belly! Wow! A long way from Gladiator.
I didn't see the twist at the end - no surprise there - although I'm mad at myself for not.
All in all an entertaining watch if at times trying to be a bit too clever.
72/100.