At the beginning of "An Officer and a Murderer," Colonel Russell ("Russ") Williams is appointed the new commander of the base, and everyone seems to like the mild-mannered officer. When Russ's wife Elizabeth suggests that they move to the base, Russ insists that they continue to reside in the friendly community of Tweed. Russ has a good reason for staying that he does not convey to his wife: he is a pervert and predator.
The film starts off with a deceptively light ambience with several panty raids in the homes of the residents of Tweed. But as the narrative progresses, the colonel's behavior grows more violent, culminating in the deaths of two women. The surface level of the colonel's conduct leads people to consider him a role model. He is thus able to slip under the radar with his predatory ways.
Two of the most interesting characters are the two detectives, Jennifer Dobson and Nick Gallagher. The former is a dedicated local official, and the latter is a forensic specialist from Toronto. They form an effective team to narrow down the suspects in the terrorized community.
Gary Cole was outstanding in the role of Colonel Williams. The pathology came across especially clearly in the interrogation scene when the noose tightened and the Colonel finally cracked. He should have been an officer and a gentleman. Instead, through his own depravity, he became an officer disgraced.
The film starts off with a deceptively light ambience with several panty raids in the homes of the residents of Tweed. But as the narrative progresses, the colonel's behavior grows more violent, culminating in the deaths of two women. The surface level of the colonel's conduct leads people to consider him a role model. He is thus able to slip under the radar with his predatory ways.
Two of the most interesting characters are the two detectives, Jennifer Dobson and Nick Gallagher. The former is a dedicated local official, and the latter is a forensic specialist from Toronto. They form an effective team to narrow down the suspects in the terrorized community.
Gary Cole was outstanding in the role of Colonel Williams. The pathology came across especially clearly in the interrogation scene when the noose tightened and the Colonel finally cracked. He should have been an officer and a gentleman. Instead, through his own depravity, he became an officer disgraced.