Want a film that is character driven, gritty, offers a bleak but realistic view of how society really works, watch this great little gem of a film. It's a well done euro crime drama and in most cases better than Hollywood efforts. Balsam is excellent as the glass half empty captain who does what ever it takes to nab a mafia boss he has spent his career trying to nail for crimes. Nero is also good as a by the book nieve new DA. It builds the suspense and tension between the two characters, and keeps the viewer engaged till the final scene. It is accompanied by a great instrumental score as well.