I like intelligent mysteries, and generally avoid simple-minded cop movies. But this one makes the grade as an above-average cop film, even with the obvious comparisons that will be made with Fargo. Sarandon is not as good as Frances McDormand, but she does look good for her age. She is believable as a substance-abusing chief of police in a small town in Canada.
The plot's the thing, though. Good stories make for good films, and this one is fairly original, considering all the crappy remakes of remakes that are popping up all over the place. The dialogue is crisp and the characters are believable. I also like the twists in the film; I will not reveal what they are, but they are entertaining. Sutherland gives a very nice performance, as does the rest of the cast. Worth viewing.
Review of The Calling
