Kevin Coster is a very successful business man who has the perfect life and perfect family. Nobody knows that he also happens to be an excellent serial killer.
One of the most interesting story telling devices in this film is the character played by William Hurt. He plays Costner's killing side. Coster talks to Hurt throughout the movie, but nobody hears him nor sees that he's talking to Hurt, so it's all occurring within his head. It's a nice trick by the writer and works well. Instead of being distracting, it adds to the movie and to Costner's character.
The story comes about during one of Costner's killing nights that brings Dane Cook into his life. Dane is serviceable here and nothing like his normal comedic self, but isn't the greatest dramatic actor.
Demi Moore plays a cop whose pursuit of the "Thumbprint Killer" (Costner) is disrupted by her messy ongoing divorce. She is also haunted by a previous serial killer she arrested who recently escaped.
Meanwhile, Coster has issues of his own when his daughter returns from college with demons of her own.
That might sound like too much going on, but the script is tight and everything fits and flows really well.
The acting is good with Costner and Hurt shining. Demi does a pretty good job too.
There are some stupid moments, mainly in how characters behave. Costner, the other serial killer, and Demi all do things that their real world counterparts would never do. The subplot with Costner's daughter, while entertaining, is utter BS.
Still, it's rumored that this was a planned trilogy, which is both intriguing and disappointing (guess why).
If you're a fan of thrillers, give this a watch.
7 out of 10.