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I'm surprised this only has 6 reviews. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece but it is well made and it makes you stick to the screen. It is unpredictable, the actors' portrayal of the characters believable, the dialogue is natural, the pacing keeps you simmering, for its genre everything about it is above average. Don't expect in depth police procedure, a brilliant detective, high speed car races or anything in your face, it has emotion and thrills but in a more understated way. There are some aspects that ask us to suspend disbelief though not so much that it messes with the viewing experience, at least not for me.

After watching the first season I have to say I have never seen anything quite as beautiful on screen. For me this season was magical and perfect. Every single frameshot would make an exquisite painting.

There are not many words, but in their place there's wisdom, with its simplicity, simbolism and pause. It's not dialogue or action heavy (only 2/3 battle scenes), it has a sense of airiness, spaciousness, which I absolutely love, though I know it can be an acquired taste. I enjoy having the space to digest a scene before going into a new one, I find it wholesome and healthy somehow, it feels more fulfilling at the end, like the experience of watching seeps deeper inside me.

I loved everything they did visually (the shots, costumes, sets), the actors, the characters, the pace, music, the essence of each culture, with its particular beauty and limitations. It got me curious to read the Silmarillion, the book that inspired the script, and more about the LOTR lore.

For me this is a masterpiece that got woven into my being and I know I will watch it again and again, whenever I yearn for beauty. I hope they maintain their level of dedication, as every single person involved in creating this has been so far outstanding. I'm extremely grateful for their craftsmanship!

Balanced is the word that comes to mind to describe this movie, and that would not ordinarily make it a 9 star in my books but the balance that shows up in this movie is the one that would in an expertly cooked classic recipe. It has all the markings of an ordinary, down to earth, heart warming court room drama, yet every element of it is perfectly flavored so the result is unexpectedly extraordinary. There is nothing flashy in it or over the top, every performance brings its own subtle charm and they melt together beautifully. Even though the characters are based on stereotypes, they are believable and nuanced enough to make you feel the person inside that box.

I've never been a fan of Matt Damon, and yet he won me over with this one, which as I learned was his first big movie - maybe this juxtaposition of the character's greenness and eagerness in his new job and his own gave this performance an authenticity I haven't seen in him before. I also especially appreciated Danny De Vito's character and delivery, the short yet outstanding role of Roy Schneider as the cold-blooded CEO and the comical moments that seemed to be aligned with the pulse of the heroes.

It's not an intellectually challenging movie, you won't be on the edge of your seat (maybe once?) and it doesn't leave you in tears either. However, there are a few hearty laughs in it and this intense feel-good sense you get from seeing people be ordinarily extraordinary. I enjoyed it.