**The Good**:

+ Inherently stylish, violently sharp and expertly surprising; **Denis Villeneuve** scores yet another hit with this realistic crime film.
+ Contains those quiet moments Villeneuve is so good at, mixed with the sudden bursts of violence.
+ The realism of the all, the dialogue and the acting help nail the slow pace of the film.
+ Seamless shifts between material filmed with different kinds of cameras.
+ **Emily Blunt** a surprising choice to lead, but handles her part well. **Josh Brolin** and **Benicio Del Toro** are great as well.
+ Villeneuve creates tension in the quiet moments with well-timed music, editing and dialogue.
+ Elegant and sharp action.
+ Grey line between the heroes and the villains of the piece - several characters could be both.
+ The characters are left at a distance and just opened up enough for us to care about them.
+ The final operation is a unique sequence.
+ The thin story manages to surprise.
+ Probably one of the most stylish crime films ever made.

**The Bad**:

- **Daniel Kaluuya** hangs around with nothing to do.
- The story has very little flesh to it, putting more pressure on the direction and acting to deliver.
- In parts, it becomes almost too slow and could benefit from a more evened out tempo.

**Verdict**:
It is a stylish, realistic and altogether professional crime film.