"Online" (M) ***
Watching writer/director Roald Boulanger's "The Detective" (which is said to be a remake of the Korean film "Midnight," which I had never seen before) created a tension in my head that consumed me for most of the 104 minutes .
It's good? But that doesn't mean it shouldn't be taken seriously. While explaining the purpose of the actual score, the screenplay invites the audience to make a refreshing choice between dramatic relief or clever humor. In any case, this will be a spoiler, so I won't go that far.
What excites audiences but doesn't see that Gary (Paul Spara) is planning to blow up radio station KLAT because late-night talk show host Elvis (Mel Gibson) forced a former ex-wife to join kill her radio show? To view?
And how can Gary anticipate every attempt Elvis makes to contact him and stop the encroachment on Elvis' self-esteem and personal well-being?
This sums the online entertainment value to the maximum until the unexpected moment when the true purpose of all the previous screen time is revealed.
This time he will surprise you. Should we change course? Or does Switzer go so far as to use the opinion of the film's audience without having the slightest idea of their intentions? Is your ticket worth the price? There's only one way to find out.
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