Le Cochon

A hardened former detective, haunted by a past tragedy, is drawn back into the dark underbelly of the city to solve one final, brutal case. He must confront dangerous criminals and his own demons to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. The investigation pushes him to his limits, blurring the lines between justice and revenge.

Le Cochon received a mixed reception from critics, who often praised its gritty atmosphere and Caan's performance but found the plot somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the genre elements and others finding it lacking in originality.

• Praised for its tense atmosphere and lead performance.

• Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired storyline.

• Found to be a serviceable, if unremarkable, crime drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available suggest a split opinion, with some finding it a decent, albeit forgettable, crime thriller, while others felt it didn't offer anything new to the genre.

Although the film was released in 1995, it was filmed in locations around Quebec, Canada, lending a distinct international feel to its crime-ridden urban setting.