Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel deliver solid performances in this intellegent, witty French murder-mystery. Well scripted and nicely scored.
Jean Reno, Vincent Cassel, Nadia Farès
Legendary police commissioner Niémans (Jean Reno) travels to a remote university village in the Alps to solve a grisly murder while hotheaded Lieutenant Kerkerian (Hate's Vincent Cassel) is inv...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001
Stats: 531 reviews
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October 4, 2009
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July 16, 2009
It's the Silence of the Lambs meets Seven. A first-rate edge of your seat thriller. Spine-tingling, heart-racing and nerve-frying. Chilling and unforgettable. A breathtaking thrill-ride. Tension and suspense in unbearable doses that will blow you away. You wont know what hit you ...( read more)
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May 15, 2008
This French speaking, English sub-titled film, was a refreshing enjoyable watch with superb performances by Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel.
The only bad for me is that I don't think it will reach the desired audience purely because of the sub-titles which is a shame. -
October 13, 2007
Found this film a bit hard to follow. The wrap-up didn't really feel satisfying.
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September 16, 2009
Explosive French crime/thriller film. Reno and Cassel are great, especially together.
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September 11, 2009
Awesome, awesome, awesome, That?s what I call this film. Its in French with English Subtitles, also has a English dub which if used takes away from the film. The combination of Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel is Explosive on Screen . As far as the other actors, what other actors, t...( read more)
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September 8, 2009
It seems older than it really is. Could be a good novel but as a movie we sure do expect so much more. Still worth watching maybe on TV.
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Wisely focuses his attention on the film's two magnetic stars. full review
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