Will Dormer comes to Alaska to investigate the mysterious murder of a 17yr old girl. He is partnered by Hap. The local cops lead by Ellie also give him company on this case.
During pursuit of the killer Walter Finch, Will accidentally shoots his partner Hap, dead. After this, it is sheer trauma for Will as he is unable to sleep and the killer is also a witness to his accidental killing of Hap.
Then, Will and Walter get into negotiations where Will is unable to expose Walter due to his own blunder on Hap. The murdered girl's boy friend Randy is made a scapegoat and sent to prison.
But finally, Will musters the courage and decides to bump off Walter even though he will get into trouble for his killing of Hap. What happens to Will and Walter is the climax.
Hits
- The real show piece of the film is Hilary Swank, for her real charm, elegance, grace and likable looks.
- Terrific locations. The setting is really apt for this detective mystery. Canada is the place that has been passed off as Alaska.
Comments
- Al Pacino looks tired and drugged due to his insomnia and literally sleepwalks through his role. Robin Williams as the writer/killer Walter is passable.
- Among Christopher Nolan's very few straight forward films.
VERDICT
Intense, gripping, involving and very much watchable stuff from Christopher Nolan.
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