Que Dios nos perdone

Ok, so...

Here I am, a Dutch guy living in Portugal watching a Spanish movie with English subtitles...

From the start, I am in love with what this movie shows. (In)compatible characters, working together to find out what the hell is going on. Knowing Roberto Álamo from the Fugitiva series I was intrigued by the character.

And yes... It is there. No spoilers, no analysis ... Just watch it.

This is a Spanish production (original title: "Que Dios Nos Perdone"), directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen ("The Realm", "Stockholm") and starring two great Spanish actors, Antonio de la Torre ("The Fury of a Patient Man", "Marshland"), and Roberto Álamo ("The Skin I Live In", "Bajo Sospecha") who are both outstanding in their respective roles as two homicide investigators who are dealing with a nasty case of a series of brutal rapes, committed in Madrid. The victims are all elderly, defenseless women, a fact that makes the crime even more gruesome and appalling. You should bear in mind that this is not a film for the faint of heart and in many parts, the audience may feel disturbed, not because of graphic, brutal scenes but mainly due to the movie's overall mood that exudes darkness and pessimism. In many parts, "May God Save Us" brought to my mind the popular "True Detective'' television series, especially in terms of characterization and atmosphere, and this is, of course, is meant as a compliment. Spain remains a solid choice when it comes to quality crime productions, both on silver screen and television. If you enjoyed "Marshland" and "Contratiempo" you should definitely check this one out. It deserves a compact five-star rating.

Spain continues to deliver solid thrillers, as for example this last years La Isla Minima was a masterpiece of Spanish cinema.

This film has a dark atmosphere, the actors are great, especially Antonio de la Torre who is one of the best Spanish actors of this decade. The personal relationship of the two detectives is well written. The influence of Fincher's Seven in this film is crystal clear.

Don't miss this new classic of Spanish cinema!

It's so good to watch a good film with policemen, some thriller and of course the bad guys, but this time it's in an European city, Madrid. Quite better than LA, NY or the rest of exhausted American cities.

The couple of actors are superb, especially the tough Alfaro, played by Roberto Álamo. Antonio de la Torre plays the partner, Velarde, a strange character that makes the game more interesting.

Of course the movie is full of topics or even scenes that remind some other similar films, but it's difficult to do otherwise, because the subject has been repeatedly used as script.

There are huge differences but it come to my mind a few times the film Seven. I know that this film is in all the list about the greatest films, but for this reason it's normal that all films about the subject drink a bit from it.

You will remember the faces of the characters/actors of this film for a long time. The character work is the best thing about this film and that the script hasn't written them as black or white but black and white. Only the killer is somewhat one sided. An atmospheric and gripping story with very interesting actors!