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movie review - The Little Things

the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-eight years and a million words

Kokubunji, 2021.09.13

This is the story of a detective who is sent to his former precinct in Los Angeles to complete some paperwork. While there, he becomes embroiled in a case involving several missing girls. Entering an uneasy alliance with a detective in that precinct, he starts to not only uncover what's happening but also to deal with his own past and the case that consumed him. It's a strong story of the two characters leading the investigation and their main suspect. They manage to avoid a lot of cliches en route, which is refreshing, and the whole thing has a very authentic feel to it. It's good watching, though the fellow playing the villain takes it a bit over the top.

Recommended.

rand()m quote

Naturally the common people don't want war: Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.

—Hermann Goering