Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Tss5078 — 22 Feb 2013
In The Valley of Elah is a true story, that follows the disappearance and murder of a solider, recently returning home from Iraq. Tommy Lee Jones plays that soldiers father, a retired Military Police Officer, who launches his own investigation, and he continues to be the best actor I've ever seen.
Jones rightfully received an Academy Award Nomination for this role and really should have won. No matter the film, no matter if it's good or bad, Jones simply steals the show and makes it work. Charlize Theron was also terrific as the Detective who wanted to solve the case that nobody else wanted.
In most things I've seen her in, I didn't like her, but here her performance actually rivals Jones's. This film is extremely well written and very methodical. If The Valley of Elah can't keep your attention and have you on the edge of seat, talking to the screen, than nothing else will.
This is honestly one of the best written, acted, and important films I've seen in a very long time.
This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Tss5078 on 22 Feb 2013.
In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.
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