Tuesday, May 4, 2010

The Secret in Their Eyes

Foreign, Mystery
5 stars
Excellent and poignant. Argentinean with English subtitles and the 2009 Oscar Winner for Best Foreign Film. A retired court employee who is haunted by the case of a murder and rape victim in 1974, begins to write a book about it and tries to tie up some loose ends by reconnecting with his former boss. Brilliant portrayal of how so many lives are forever altered by the domino effect created by this terrible, violent act. Some brief nudity and profanity, but nothing significant. Stars Ricardo DarĂ­n as the main protagonist, Soledad Villamil plays his beautiful former boss and Guillermo Francella plays his underling with an alcohol addiction. The best movie in theaters right now – just go see it!

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