Vengeance in the Dreary Night

Dark, detailed, hard — one of those crime films that works through atmosphere, not action. The world here is closed and unkind, the characters are part of it.

Strong first half, more difficult second — but the overall level is sufficient. For the genre — solid, respected work.

For fans of smart crime cinema without glamour. Admirers of Scorsese and the Coens — watch.