Justice – Movie Review
Director: Michal Gazda
Writer: Dana Lukasinska, Bartosz Staszczysyn (Screenplay)
Cast
- Olaf Lubaszenko (Schindler’s List)
- Jedrzej Hycnar
- Wiktoria Gorodecka
- Magdalena Boczarska (Little Rose)
Plot: In the early 90s, a discharged police officer is given a chance to reclaim his former life in exchange for capturing a group responsible for an attack on the bank. With a young policewoman assigned to the case, the detective must act quickly media attention on the robbery is unwelcomed by new authorities.
Runtime: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Justice starts when discharged detective Tadeusz Gadacz (Lubaszenko) is called in after a vicious bank robbery murder. He must work with Aleksandra Janicka (Gorodeckaja) as their investigation begins. However, Gadecz past still follows him as many on the force still don’t trust him.
When the prime suspects look to fix any loose ends, it leads to Gadecz needing to find proof. The one thing that is stopping him from capturing the murderers and thieves who believe they have got away with the crime.
Verdict on Justice
Justice is a crime thriller following a seasoned and discharged detective who gets brought back for a robbery-murder. He still has enemies on the force, but his crime-solving skills are among the best. The case tests everyone involved as the criminals start falling apart to keep what they took.
This movie gives us a dark crime following a robbery murder. It shows how the police must turn to an unlikely source to solve the case and how the system has changed over the years. This highlights the change in solving crimes and how more protection has been created for suspects. Meanwhile, it humanises the criminals who got involved for their own reasons. However, it struggles to become as dark as it presents even if Gadecz makes for a fascinating detective.
Where to Watch
Justice is available on Netflix now.
Final Thoughts –Justice is a gritty exploration into grizzly crime.