Review of Manhattan Night

The brilliant trailer for this film misleads the viewer into believing it's given the entire story away when it actually couldn't be further from the truth. The plot reads closer to what Manhattan Nights is about and leaves plenty mystery to be discovered. Best movie of the year it is not but definitely worth the price of admission during this dull period of the year. Adrian Brody is excellent in his character as always and the supporting cast shine as well. I personally feel the lack of sympathy given to the "villain" in the end was a bit harsh but mainstream movies are careful not to turn away the more casual viewer with a more complex finish. The transition from book to the big screen was played well with our main character thinking out loud as he attempts to solve the puzzle that's plagued his life due to a lack of self-control.