As the audience spends more time with Joe, they come to discover details about his past and how said past relates to this new case. He proves himself to be a competent detective, searching out locations and clues surrounding the serial killer. Washington’s performance is okay for the most part – it just doesn’t help when it comes to his awkward moments of philosophical dialogue. The blame isn’t on Washington here, as one can tell he’s trying with the script he’s given. There are a couple scenes where Joe and Jimmy have brief existential conversations, but each feel vague. What little context they do provide to the story comes off a bit cheesy, which is not ideal when attempting to sell a serious conversation. It’s like the movie is trying to capture the vibe of