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As true crime documentaries go, this one is very well produced. We get a very clear picture of the main protagonists and what makes them tick. This is a sad story that has been told far too many countless times, but with the addition of actual eyewitness visuals to make the picture even clearer. That is, of course, thanks to our modern phenomenon of online videos found on social media platforms. In this case we can clearly see the inevitable and painful progression of an abusive relationship that ends in a horrific way which affects countless lives. I must add that I appreciate the fact that they did not end the doc until we get to see the end results.

Although there is not really anything new about this action thriller, it still holds up well enough for its genre. I'm not sure why there are so many very negative reviews. I suspect many of those viewers are jaded by the realism they expect to find in films nowadays. There is not a lot of realism in this film's plot or action, but it still holds enough excitement to make it worth watching. There is actually only one time that the lack of reality bothered me, and that involved the lead detective and her reaction when she learns the truth about a bomb under the lead characters car seat. Other than that, I just sat back and enjoyed the ride, while looking forward to the reveal of who the villain really is.