Elevated far above the usual hostage drama by the strained familial relations and internal strife within each group. The interactions between the players are leaden with sorrow, failure and the ghosts of past regrets. The whole cast is great, every character occupies a gray area. The script is thoughtful and gripping, with a few great hard-boiled zingers. Another sublime score by Bernstein. This is an outstanding picture that takes unexpected turns and is heavy with melancholy and desperation.