River Murders, The
Sony Pictures Entertainment (2011)
Crime, Thriller
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#10917
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IMDB   5.2
1 hr 32 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   R
Ray Liotta Jack Verdon
Christian Slater Agent Vuckovitch
Ving Rhames Captain Langley
Gisele Fraga Ana Verdon
Sarah Ann Schultz Jenny Thames
Michael Rodrick John Lee
Melora Walters Agent Glover
Chris Leblanc Detective Soter
Director
Rich Cowan
Producer Rich Cowan
Steve Anderson
Writer Steve Anderson
Cinematography Dan Heigh


A homicide detective, Ray Liotta, while investigating a series of murders becomes the prime suspect when the FBI uncovers his close personal ties to all the victims.

Okay, there's been a plethora of serial murder type movies in the last 20 years. Is this just another one ? Probably. It's not exactly ground breaking but it is fast paced and keeps you guessing. It is unique in some ways because although it exposes the killer fairly early on it conceals their motive until late in the movie. I've always considered Ray Liotta a 'B Grade' actor, guilty far too often of merely reading his lines and showing fake emotion. Whilst there are times when he's guilty of these shortcomings again in this movie, his performance for most part is solid and convincing. The support cast is equally strong and the underrated Christian Slater also shines but is sadly lacking in screen time. A haunting soundtrack and tight dialogue makes for enjoyable movie if the genre is your thing. Recommended viewing 8/10
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