RIGHTEOUS KILL
This is definitely one of the movies I have been waiting a long time to see. Two of my all-time favorite actors, namely Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, star in this suspense film that is reminiscent of film noir.
Both Pacino and De Niro play highly decorated veteran detectives with the NYPD, who should be getting ready to retire but instead are called to investigate a series of murders involving lowlifes who managed to escape justice. Turk (De Niro) and Rooster (Pacino) have been partners for nearly 30 years and they have both seen much. Turk’s dedication or obsession (whichever way you look at it) makes him a prime suspect in the serial killer case. Rooster runs interference for his partner with the younger detectives (John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg), who join them on the case.
That’s at the first glance however, this film has many layers and many twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Nothing is as it seems at first and you must pay attention to get to the bottom of it. And the performances of both great actors are simply so good there isn’t much more to say. A definite must-see not only for fans of De Niro and Pacino but anyone who enjoys a very good movie (something not so easily found these days).