Jesse Stone: Dünnes Eis (TV Movie 2009)

Jesse Stone: Dünnes Eis: Directed by Robert Harmon. With Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, Kohl Sudduth, Leslie Hope. Jesse Stone and Captain Healy are shot during an unauthorized stake-out in Boston. Meanwhile, a cryptic letter sent from Paradise leads the mother of a kidnapped child to Stone. Though her son was declared dead, she hopes he will reopen the case.

“The fifth film in the Jesse Stone series based on the characters from the book by Robert B. Parker. Thatu0026#39;s right, this film is not an adaptation of any book, for the first time in the series it is an original screenplay. But the director was retained for the fifth time and thatu0026#39;s a plus point here. Particularly who can understand not just this one film, but the whole series to take it on the right path. There is also lies some weakness that itu0026#39;s not getting better as it should be, but I would say itu0026#39;s the writing that did not impress me.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is the half way mark and another film in the series thatu0026#39;s not so good, but counting it as an individual, definitely it is a better one. I expected this film after the previous one was not up to its previous one, but I must say Iu0026#39;m slightly disappointed. It is enjoyable, as a television film and its production quality was undeniably great, but I think my over anticipation is what barred me from having a good time with it. I am not blaming the story, but the scenes which were not strong enough. The positives were you canu0026#39;t predict them, and whatu0026#39;s more important than that in a detective story.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt opened with a shootout and Jesse got injured, though thereu0026#39;s no serious. Now he has a case to pursue, but not official and his chief warns him going after certain person. Jesse also got enquired by an Internal Affair for him involving in the recent shootouts which is above normal. Besides, a mother came afar to him requesting to investigate her baby went missing seven years ago. Among the cases, the narration splits, but holds the suspense till the final act. Thereu0026#39;s no big twist, but both the cases come to end with Jesseu0026#39;s unique way of dealing.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;The informationu0026#39;s out there. All youu0026#39;ve to do is let it in.u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhen the tale is about to conclude, there comes a big blow to him and his future hangs. An interesting ending, maybe a turning point in the series like the season one ends here and the season two is about to commence. If it was a television series, this is where the split happens between the seasons. The Jesseu0026#39;s walk out of the station at the final scene brings a new perspective. A bit emotional, if you are a Jesse Stone fan.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe last two films were average compared to the earlier ones, so this change might refresh in the series going forward. It should be, otherwise I might lose interest in the series. This film is not bad, but after the fine developments in the mid part which was hyped, did not stand up to the expectations once the revelation came. There was no big expansion in the cast, but like usual some of the new ones, those who came only for this film had made some decent contribution. Like Jessica Hecht was the only known person to me who have made into it. And the rest of the cast including Selleck was great as usual.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eJesse still remains dominated, but kind of losing strength while other characters around him gaining the momentum in their small part. Because heu0026#39;s the same from the first film, though needs some upgrade like nothing for the additional, but feeding with what heu0026#39;s good at. I mean, heu0026#39;s a badass and a daring character, but lately his parts were not appealing enough as what heu0026#39;s known for. On the other hand, heu0026#39;s just a small town cop; his work is under a limit and that kind of big excuse we definitely donu0026#39;t want. Hope it will not be the case for the next one.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI thought I was a Jesse Stone franchise fan after the first two films, but Iu0026#39;m not sure now, the only next couple of films would decide that. So Iu0026#39;m eager for the next sequel. Talking about this installment, I find it above average, but for being a television film and a film series, you canu0026#39;t blame entirely. Because like I said in the earlier review, the ups and downs are part of a film franchise and sometimes theyu0026#39;re on purposely done to balance the good and bad side of the story and characters. Like a wheel it has to come up sooner or later, that means the next one in the series is very crucial. Itu0026#39;s not the cast or the crew, but the story should be at its best. I hope it all comes back to the normal there. So I meet you there.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e7/10”