Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Shane V — 24 Dec 2009
Finally, I have officially seen this from beginning to end. So here it is, my review of "In the Valley of Elah.".
Hank Deerfield is a retired army sergeant. His son recently joined the army, and Hank drives across the country to discover the reason for his son's recent disappearance. He gets help from a local detective to piece together the mystery of the boy?s possible murder, perhaps even originating from the army itself.
This is an excellent piece of film-making. A brilliant performance by Tommy Lee Jones, as well as the accompanying cast. The themes catch you deep in your heart & mind, eventually turning a seasoned soldier into an anti-military person. On top of the messages, it also makes for an intriguing mystery without being too much of a brain-buster. DeNiro & Pacino may have lost it, but I think this proves that Tommy Lee Jones still retains his greatness. I give "In the Valley of Elah" 8.5 out of 10.
This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Shane V on 24 Dec 2009.
In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.
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