...but I keep coming back to this film. I've probably seen it 10 or 15 times now, and I believe it's because the direction, the script and Nicholson's acting are all top notch. This is a subtle, grim character study - no explosions, car chases or other cliches inherent in your typical police story, so it's no surprise it's didn't do well at the box office. It's slow paced and heavily reliant on your PAYING ATTENTION to small details, including dialogue and knowing glances courtesy of a slowly unraveling Mr. Nicholson, and if you've seen other Nicholson films, you know no one unravels quite like him. If you like your stories complex, dark and expertly made, this is the film for you.