Narc

Next up, Joe Carnahan's edgy cop tale, Narc. Criticised for being cliched, whilst simultaneously being praised for its performances, it certainly isn't perfect - but what it does have is genuine tension. The under-rated and under-used Jason Patric earns your sympathy with every frame and Ray Liotta does what he does best, but hasn't done so well for years: be mean. The two combine with some potency to convey an interesting morality tale that is far from predictable. Some excellent photography and a few visual tricks (especially the opening sequence) also help to raise this above the crowd of a busy genre. It wasn't hard to pick a favourite from the two tonight. 8/10 Kx