This no-holds-barred, in-the-trenches exposé of the ugly side of police work marks a stunning debut for filmmaker
Joe Carnahan and provides
Jason Patric and
Ray Liotta with arguably the most complex roles of their careers. The unlikeliest of holiday flicks, this remarkably assured debut studio feature for
Carnahan raises the cop drama far above cliché as it delivers great style and Oscar-caliber performances. If
Narc, a nominee for Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and Special Policier Award winner at the Cognac Film Festival, can get past the holiday clutter and attract audiences, watch for nominations to follow.