Secret in Their Eyes (2015)

Introduction
"Secret in Their Eyes" is a 2015 thriller film directed by Billy Ray. It's a remake of the 2009 Argentine movie of the same name which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. The plot revolves around a group of FBI private investigators and their mission for justice after an awful occasion. The primary characters are played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, and Julia Roberts.

Plot Overview
In 2002 Los Angeles, counter-terrorism investigator Ray Kasten (Ejiofor) and his partner Jessica Cobb (Roberts) respond to a report of a harsh murder near a mosque they're keeping an eye on. The victim turns out to be Cobb's daughter. A heartbroken Cobb demands justice whereas an equally stricken Kasten promises to discover the killer.

A suspect emerges - a man named Marzin. In spite of Kasten's efforts, they are required to launch Marzin due to insufficient evidence and, ostensibly due to the fact that he's an informant on a prospective mosque attack. This result considerably affects Kasten and Cobb, with the former quitting his task to exclusively focus on finding Marzin, while Cobb is left ravaged by the occurrence.

A Time-Spanning Investigation
Kasten's investigation stretches over thirteen years. He ends up being obsessed with the case, unable to carry on. He regularly checks inmates' photos wanting to find the suspect.

In 2015, he believes he has finally found Marzin, he returns to Los Angeles to share his findings with the now district attorney Claire Sloan (Kidman) who was likewise part of the examining group in 2002. Cobb, living a grim, solitary life, is hesitant to get her hopes up. Kasten's fascination with the case unveils complicated emotions amongst the characters.

The Twist and Conclusion
However, there is a shocking turn of occasions when Kasten goes to Marzin's brand-new address, to discover Cobb, who has actually killed and buried him in her backyard. She had found Marzin years ago and has actually been keeping him captive in an underground cell, abusing him for what he had actually done. In the end, the group agrees to keep Cobb's actions a secret as they consider it her way of seeking justice for her daughter's death.

Reception and Critique
"Secret in Their Eyes" was the source of mixed reviews, with some critics noting it didn't quite satisfy the emotional effect and quality of its initial. Nevertheless, efficiencies, generally Roberts' portrayal of a grieving mom, were applauded. The elaborate timeline and suspense-filled storyline with unexpected twists were also valued by some. Yet others felt that there was a psychological detach and the flashback narrative style made the plot feel disjointed.

Conclusion
In general, "Secret in Their Eyes" is a thriller that dives into the depths of loss, revenge, justice, and fixation. It presents the moral problem of how far one would choose justice when the system fails. While the movie did not meet everyone's expectations, it still handled to stir emotions with its intense storyline and engaging efficiencies.

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