MR 73

Set in Marseilles where a burn-out Police inspector called Schneider : Daniel Auteuil suffers extremely from past tragic experiences . At the beginning he kidnaps a bus , as he is detained and degrated to inferior ranks to night office works. As worn-out police inspector Schneider is removed from his investigation procedure on a series killer and assigned to a monotonous job .

French formula thriller with intense drama, noisy action , crisply edition, tension, intrigue , suspenseful, twists and turns . The pic revolves around tragic events become complex throughout the movie, adding other issues as Police corruption , justice , vengeance and redemption . A nice cop movie , being realized in Polar (French Thriller) style and competently written/directed by the prolific actor/cult director Olivier Martínez at his best . In MR 73 stands out Daniel Auteuil giving an extraordinary acting as the deranged , washed-up and disturbing cop who finds redemption by protecting an unfortunate woman . Being well accompanied by a magnificent plethora of French secondaries , such as : Olivia Bonamy , Catherine Marchal , Moussa , Francis Renaud, and special mention for the recently deceased Philippe Nahon as a really nasty criminal . Adding a moving and thrilling musical score by the great French composer Bruno Coulais, as well as evocative and dark cinematography .

The motion picture was competently directed by Olivier Marchal . He is a good actor and director who has made several Noir Flicks . He is a notorious writer, producer, actor and filmmaker and time ago was a policeman , as well . Oliver started taking acting lessons when he still was a Police officer . He began in television ,apperaing in supporting parts or writing series for Detective TV series . In 2000 he starred as Commandant Pierre Riviere in his own series Police District . His films are usually played by regular actors as Gérard Depardieu , Daniel Auteuil, Daniel Duval , Francis Renaud and Catherine Marchal . Oliver Marchal has directed notable French thrillers Just like : 36th Precinct , Gangsters , Les Lyonnais , Diamond 13 and MR 73 . Rating : 7/10 . Better than average . The yarn will appeal to French thriller or Polar fans .

This movie should not be rated for its plot, or the good guys vs bad guys, or any other standard used to rate normal movies. This movie is an homage. An homage to the suffering, the courage and the lives of the real people on which the story is based.

Every aspect of this film breathes with the same deep respect for what happened. The reality it brings into the room takes your breath away... You cannot watch this movie and escape its grasp.

Daniel Auteuil and everyone else in the cast did their jobs with dignity. They played their roles the way they should be played and the aftertaste is bitter... but filled with reverence.

Watch this movie without reading the plot. Let it happen to you, expect nothing and allow yourself to care.

I'm sure you'll agree; 10 out of 10. Easily.

A couple of years ago, Mr. Marchant delivered 36 Quai Des Orfèvres (basically is the address of the Paris police department); one of the best and most complex cop movies I ever saw; a great film but not perfect. It was not as realistic as I expected; cops were ambitious but no so dirt and the end felt really forced. With MR 73 the realism is all there and if the movie lacks the continuous action of the first one, it improves dramatically aside from a few clichés. The pace however is not Dirty Harry or Lethal Weapon. It is not even Righteous Kill but it is far better than all of them. Based on real and quite tragic events, the story introduces several characters getting related as the events progress. Louis, a drunken and completely finished cop (thanks to tragic family accident and the moral remorse of his own sins). There is a serial killer on the loose (plus other getting out of jail), a few very corrupt cops and a bunch of people more worried on getting rid of problems that to hold the law or protect people. There is not a hint of humor in the movie; in fact it is really terrifying that this tribe of monsters is there to protect us. Giving up more will affect the complex of the narrative. Let's simple state that the end is far more accomplish than the previous movie and the intensity of the situations takes the breath away. A few minutes less could probably had improve the pace, but just because some moments are difficult to bear. Great movie, but aside from the cars there is nothing comparable to American cop movies.

As i was thrilled by the action, acting and dark side of MARCHAL' s "36", i decided not to miss his next film. there is less action like" Heat" but more reflection and gruesome images, like in SEVEN, if you like. Auteuil and the girl are perfect. you feel for both. you love to hate the baddies as we all did in "36", but it just shows that in the police force, of any nationality by the way, there are some who do their jobs for the right reasons and some who have lost faith, and the notion of good. i loved the ending and i will not spoil it for you. a great plot , 2 to be exact. it is refreshing to watch a film noir as good as,if not better than when they first came out 50 years ago. Auteuil is a great one for those. Depardieu in the next movie again would be the icing on Marchal' s cake.

I am not going to write a review. Only a few thoughts about this feature. It was a lucky accident to discover the Olvier Marchal movies thanks to my European friends. In a few days I saw a several of them and this one easily became my favorite.

The story about lost soul desperately trying to reunite with the love of his life. The only way to do so is to die. The most acceptable way to do it by drinking himself to death. He grew up as a Christian after all, so quick death is not an option. The long struggle helps him to dignify his own death. The sin, the redemption, the death and the rebirth of the character - that's what I found in this feature.