Hoping to rebuild his life in a quieter environment, an FBI agent, played by Jude Law, moves to the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to the work of a local sheriff he is put on the trail of a splinter group of white supremacists looking to stage an armed revolt, which they are funding through counterfeiting and robberies.
This is a tense thriller based in the case that brought down the group called The Order and which was responsible for the murder of radio host Alan Berg. It's a late in the year surprise which deserves to be in the Oscar mix.
While the film is not the gospel truth, events are compressed and moved around, the film is compelling. It's a real edge of your seat thriller that makes your knuckles go white.
That the film works so well is due every facet of the film, and especially the acting. Nicholas Hoult and Jude Law are at the top of their game and should be in the Oscar mix. Yea we kind of recognize them but the performances, both physical and vocal are so good you lose sight of who they really are. In a year where Hoult is being considered for an Oscar for NOSFERATU in a role he doesn't stop being himself, this role is a revelation
How is it that this isn't actively in the Oscar mix? All I can think is that there isn't a big push behind it because there is no money to do so. I was stunned.
This is one of the best films of 2024.
A must see. Ger popcorn and go.
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