This 2012 Crime-mystery-thriller caught my eye because of the talented chameleon of an actor Jennifer Carpenter starring in this role. She shines alongside acting veteran John Cusack whom you may remember from 'Being John Malkovich' and '1408' with Samuel L. Jackson. Written by Aussie Paul Leyden and Morgan O'Neill, and directed by Morgan O'Neill this film was a ride into a dangerous obsession that had no end.
With a budget of a surprising $25 million USD it isn't sure that they made it all back at the box-office and I am pretty sure they did not win any awards or nominations. Filmed in Montreal and Quebec Canada, this film had not only snow, to set the mood of the cold and troubling subject matter based on true events but also interesting and dark camera angles.
Enough to grip you the fact that it was based on a true story, and riveting at the beginning but somehow it didn't pay off towards the end. It was slow to unfold but a rush at the end, which means it was probably a late-resolving plot agreement by the film-making team. Decent acting, but not a desirable culmination for it's audience.
John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter, big budget but unfortunate blunder.
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