Jason Patric, Chi McBride, Ray Liotta
When the trail goes cold on a murder investigation of a policeman an undercover narcotics officer is lured back to the force to help solve the case.
DVD Release Date: June 17, 2003
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September 25, 2009A great, intelligent action thriller, grabs your attention straight away and doesn't let go!
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April 15, 2009"I remember one night. I went with the sheriffs on a warrant raid. This dipshit was selling meth out of his apartment. Just a stop-and-pop. Broke down the door, rousted the guy. I was in one of the back rooms looking for junk when I hear something. I turn around and see these....( read more)
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February 14, 2009Well crafted and stylish but kind of everything you've seen before. The opening sequence is spectacular.
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June 28, 2008A gritty, riveting and electrifying thriller. A real pulse-pounding and adreniline-pumping rush of a film. One of the most powerful films I've ever seen. It goes right over the line of where most police films wouldnt. You'll be guessing right till the very end with it's breathtak...( read more)
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November 20, 2009Decent crime, desception flic. Not one on the favorite list but it was an enjoyable one to watch non-the-less
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November 9, 2009I need to see this again, I don't think I've seen it since it came out but as I recall, it was gritty and intense and the acting was superb.
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September 25, 2009Small time film similar to Training Day, but with greater twists and equally brilliant acting, especially from the two leads. Film documents two cops struggle to solve a murder case. One of the cops is the friend of the deceased and is struggling, emotionally, to deal with the de...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
January 10, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
January 10, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
There are things to admire about Narc, but they're individual things, not the movie as a whole. full review
January 10, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
A cop movie that refuses to cop out in the usual way. full review
January 10, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie's writer and director, Joe Carnahan, brings a rough, aggressive energy to the picture. full review
January 9, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Deflated ending aside, there's much to recommend the film. full review
December 5, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Narc is a no-bull throwback to 1970s action films. It zips along with B-movie verve while adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special. full review
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