A pretty basic story plays out a lot like an episode of Cold Case, just with better characterization. The characterization actually sells the majority of the movie, although the misfortune there is that the only interesting characters are the supporting ones . The two leads of the film are dreadfully boring and since their decade-spanning unrequited love is kind of the thing that’s supposed to make the film more than just a standard crime thriller, it falls a little flat in a lot of respects. But the crime itself is incredibly interesting and, even though you know who the killer is early on, the race to find him and the impact the crime leaves on these people over decades is fascinating to watch. The film never really drags, which is impressive for something that’s pretty formula.

There are also some truly stunning scenes. A chase scene through a packed Argentinian soccer stadium is definitely up there when it comes to intense scenes this year; definitely left a lump in my throat. There’s also an interrogation scene that’s very chilling. There are some great performances too, notably from Pablo Rago, who plays the man widowed by the brutal rape and murder of his wife (not a spoiler, it’s the first scene in the movie). He expertly plays a man going through the stages of grief and his final scene is absolutely chilling. That final scene of his also happens to be the best scene of the year so far, as far as I’m concerned. The film’s end shook me to my fucking core and after three days I’m still thinking about it. Unfortunately the rest of the film couldn’t have the same effect.