We all know that cattle have to be killed, de-hyded, entrails removed and carcass cut into pieces for us to have the hamburger, but, we don't want to have to watch a movie with actors who employ their craft well to re-create the disgusting details.
Well, that is the crux of this movie. It demonstrates in revolting detail how our police forces manipulate their employees into deceiving and manipulating everyone in their lives to achieve the goal the govt wants. A two hour movie of two guys in pain outmanipulating each other with supposed freindship, loyalty and support, each creating more pain for themselves and the other in the process.
Deep interpersonal and spousal deceit in the name of personal career advancement.
Spoiler. The funny thing is the director seems to know there is nothing sympathetic or noble about either character. He seems to know there is no need to bother trying to explain the bigger patriotism involved, because it doesn't really justify the personal manipulation and dishonesty. Rather, in the end the "heroic" action by the main character is to disavow all that the movie has had him doing the whole movie and rise above the sordid conduct by leaving it behind just as he has proved his adeptness at it.
There is nothing entertaining in watching such personal manipulation and, unlike other movies where there is larger payoff, such as with Mel Gibson's painful movie about Christ, this one really just leaves the audience with no real higher reward. Just the sad realization that such "slaughter" occurs and is not fun or pretty to watch.
Well, that is the crux of this movie. It demonstrates in revolting detail how our police forces manipulate their employees into deceiving and manipulating everyone in their lives to achieve the goal the govt wants. A two hour movie of two guys in pain outmanipulating each other with supposed freindship, loyalty and support, each creating more pain for themselves and the other in the process.
Deep interpersonal and spousal deceit in the name of personal career advancement.
Spoiler. The funny thing is the director seems to know there is nothing sympathetic or noble about either character. He seems to know there is no need to bother trying to explain the bigger patriotism involved, because it doesn't really justify the personal manipulation and dishonesty. Rather, in the end the "heroic" action by the main character is to disavow all that the movie has had him doing the whole movie and rise above the sordid conduct by leaving it behind just as he has proved his adeptness at it.
There is nothing entertaining in watching such personal manipulation and, unlike other movies where there is larger payoff, such as with Mel Gibson's painful movie about Christ, this one really just leaves the audience with no real higher reward. Just the sad realization that such "slaughter" occurs and is not fun or pretty to watch.