50/20
Two young girls go missing. Police recruit Paul Chartier joins an undercover unit tracking down a sex offender. After the operation fails, Chartier goes after the perpetrators alone, disillusioned with the legal restrictions. Includes Nosferatu, a Symphony by Grey (1922). I know it should be called “If You Can”… and I think that would work too… but I decided to go that route… still no pun intended. The film is based on a true story – and I have no idea what happened in the 90s… and from what I understand, it takes a lot of creative license… with who did what to who… who survived, and who didn’t… and I assume the main character (police/gendarmerie) is a combination of many characters in one – of course I could be wrong, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that were the case. That said, the film may be long (2.5 hours), but it never feels that way. Well, maybe during the wedding at the beginning… been there, done that and I know. The Greeks celebrate just like the Italians… is it necessary for the story? I would say no… but maybe something is missing. The emotional part is very well done… you feel it with the main character… many things go wrong… he has the right eye, he has the right “nose”… but will he be able to convince others of this? Many departments are almost working against each other… it is well told and acted… it still lacks the x factor to overcome… despite all the praise… and as good as it is… it is missing the final push… maybe a little more charisma… more tension throughout… and so on.