Earth-shattering? Not entirely. But Juan José Campanella's The Secret In Their Eyes is far from worthy of kiddie pool comparisons.
The movie, most often labeled as a thriller/romance achieves success not only in those genres, but also weaves comedic dialogue with mystery, drama, and a little bit of politics. Contrasting elements of romanticism and reality blend and collaborate beautifully.
Campanella's talents as a writer-director are evident from his script and striking cinematography, both of which merit award show accolades.
Keith Uhlich is most off-base his description of the characters as shallow. Far from it. Every one is imparted with complexity and credibility. Moving performances from Ricardo Darin and Soledad Villamil are a driving force.
The film's greatest strength is that it, much like the murder haunting its protagonists, is bound to remain on people's minds long after it's over.
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