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James Le Burke is a man who writes intense thrillers that manage to be introspective character studies and also cover the widest variety of emotions. This movie is based on one of the middle books and that may leave viewers who aren't familiar with the series a little baffled. Tommy Lee Jones gives it his all and he is perfection as the protagonist Dave Robicheax, the weather beaten detective whose appearance and body language let you know that he's seen it all and lived through it. Dave is investigating a series of killings in the murky depths of the Louisiana bayou. The director captured the mood, tone, and scenery to the point that one can almost feel the stifling southern humidity in ones lungs while watching this. Robicheaux has problems of his own while trying to investigate and there are many twists and turns, each one seemingly to prohibit his quest of solving these murders. There is a whole local dynamic that further obscures the truth for him. There are cultural misunderstandings, veiled feuds, and southern racial tensions that further impede his progress. Robicheaux also has the problem of the evil mobster, Balboni, to contend with. John Goodman's performance of the epitome of evil in this film practically stole the show for me. This role will remind people of just how talented he is. Due to his dealings with all of the nefariousness and people who do not want him to solve the crimes, one is led through the movie wondering it Robicheaux will make it through without killing more people or being killed himself. I know that the director could have done a better job with the suspense as compared to the book but Tommy Lee Jones' intensity, commanding performance, and the believability of the story pulled me through whatever lapses in script structure and pacing in the movie that were there. I would most strongly recommend this film to anyone who has read the books. But, if you like the great acting and those involved and the backdrop of balmy Louisiana this movie will be for you too.Read full review
Storyline is very good actors great.
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A bit of the paranormal enhanced what might have been a standard murder mystery. TLJ is always a joy to watch as he portrays a less than perfect law enforcement officer. John Goodman delivers as a sleazy southern not-so-gentleman. An expert case and some interesting characters made this book adaptation fun to watch. After all, who doesn't believe a Confederate ghost?
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It didn't give me diarrhea or drink my milk straight from the jug. Awesome movie.
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Rented this movie and wanted to buy it.
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