Edward Norton stars as Ray Tierney, a New York City detective, in Pride and Glory. Watch the trailer: http://www.moviefone.com/movie/pride-and-glory/23827/main
This movie is not doing well at the box office and the reviews have been mixed. I read that it sat on the shelf for a while. I enjoyed it but it has this 'you seen it before' feeling while watching it. It's loaded with cliches that you see on TV cops shows but I think this movie rises above them. It was entertaining with enough scenes where you think something is going to happen one way but it surprises you with a twist.
John Voight is a cop with two sons and a son-in-law who are also cops. One brother (Edward Norton) discovers a team of crooked cops lead by his sister's husband (Colin Farrell). Older brother (Noah Emmerich) is reluctant to accept the truth from his brother. Dad wants to be peacemaker and settle it without hurting his family or the force. You get a hint of how all this is played out in the trailer.
There are better cop movies but you won't go wrong if you like this cast that includes Jennifer Ehle ( of Pride & Prejudice fame) in a brief but touching performance as Noah's dying wife urging him to do the right thing.
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