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 Barnes & Noble The words "edgy," "gritty," and "hard-boiled" -- usually employed to describe cop thrillers with urban settings -- certainly apply to Narc, although this films palpable authenticity really separates it from typical genre offerings. Thematically speaking, theres little here that hasnt been seen before, but writer-director Joe Carnahan has invested his relatively low-budget movie with unrelenting honesty and street-savvy realism, sparing none of his flawed characters from the consequences of their actions. Jason Patric plays Sgt. Nick Tellis, an undercover narcotics cop bounced from the Detroit police force after wrongfully shooting a pregnant woman. Nicks former commanding officer (Chi McBride) reluctantly brings him back to help investigate the murder of another officer engaged in narcotics work. Patric, an actor for whom great things were once predicted, portrays Nick as a wounded soul whose long-suffering wife (Krista Bridges) knows how dangerous it is for him to be back on Motowns mean streets. But its the performance of Ray Liotta, in perhaps his best starring turn since GoodFellas, that ultimately makes Narc so compelling. As Lt. Henry Oak, a highly effective but extra-aggressive plainclothesman, Liotta captures the essence of a tough cop whose years on the job have turned him into a walking time bomb, seething with resentment and determined to wreak vengeance on the killer of his protégé. His virtuoso performance contrasts beautifully with Patrics soft-spoken, introspective characterization. Carnahans primary contribution is his masterful handling of a serpentine plot whose climactic twist, while not altogether unexpected, is both poignant and powerful. We predict that one viewing is all itll take to get you hooked on Narc. Ed HulseBarnes & NobleThe movies writer and director, Joe Carnahan, brings a rough, aggressive energy to the picture. Roger Ebert Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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