21st Century Police Proceedural Strikes On Most Notes
The premise of two, veteran police detectives on the NYPD, that have became jilted with the justice system, now faced with unmasking the new serial killer plaguing the NY underbelly works, on most levels. Where the plot falters is that it is slightly predicable who the culprit turns out to be. In addition, the intimate/romantic relationship the DeNiro's character tries to make a connection into the cases, yet feels tacked on for sexual tension/heat, rather than being one of the key characters. Also a proliferation of profanity becomes a detracting element that seems crash and shock-jock, rather than natural dialogue. As someone who has worked with the police, as a security guard, I know that police are more professional and mannered than such actions would depict them to be. I rate this film as a go-see, but not a repeat viewing title/piece.