As a member of the FBI division that tackles the immaculate world of online crime Special Agent Jennifer Marsh thinks that she has seen it all "“ until now. In a matter of minutes Marsh finds herself going head to head with one of the most tech-savvy online predators ever. Displaying his graphic murders over the web the killer leaves the fate of each of his victims in the hands of the public: the more hits that the site gets, the faster his victims die. As the body count rises, the victims become more personal, so personal that Marsh quickly realizes that if not found now, she will be next! The only question "“ How do you find a killer that is virtually untraceable?
Grabbing at your nerves Untraceable pulls you along for a high-powered ride full of emotion, terror and sweet revenge; keeping you on the edge of your seat and in high anticipation, not allowing you to catch your breath until long after the credits have rolled.
The films major success is that of its cast. Diane Lane, who just might be the hottest woman to grace the big screen these days, plays the hard and stern Agent Marsh to perfection. Bringing her character to life through her attitude, tone and body language Lane proves that a truly talented actress can bring a persona to any character as she really sets the tone and pace for the entire film.
In addition I have to commend the writers for a great story. Now don't get me wrong, I am very aware that 99.9% of what happens on screen is virtually impossible; however I have to say that I was still impressed with the intensity and drama that was created. The pace was quick and there seemed to be very little if any downtime. In addition the actions were all necessary, leaving you speechless as even the smallest of details proved to be catastrophic in the highly energetic confrontation.
As a result I have to admit that I am very fond of the film. Though it could never happen in the real world, something that I wish writers would take into account when creating ideas, I do have to say that the end result for this film was great. Combining the likes of Diane Lane, some intense drama and a killer that will freak out even the sternness of nerves, Untraceable lives up to its trailer and proves that good films can be released in January!
