When Eames' husband's old partner is murdered, the investigation casts a new light on her husband's murderer.When Eames' husband's old partner is murdered, the investigation casts a new light on her husband's murderer.When Eames' husband's old partner is murdered, the investigation casts a new light on her husband's murderer.
René Ifrah
- George Lombardi
- (as Rene Ifrah)
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- TriviaThe new theme music this season is a reuse of the theme music from the short-lived spin-off Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005).
- GoofsUS military personnel and veterans never refer to the Colt .45 Model 1911 automatic pistol as the "M11". It is known by several other nomenclatures, such as "Colt .45 Automatic", "45 Auto", "Model 1911" or "M1911", but never the M11, which is an entirely different pistol introduced much later to the US military than the era than of the weapon referred to.
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Putting things right
When it comes to talking about the previous seasons of 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent', Seasons 1-4 were very good as an overall whole, the weakest episodes still being decent and the best being absolutely outstanding and 'Criminal Intent' high points. Seasons 5 and 6 were a lot less consistent, especially 6 which was like an out of control see saw and also boasted the show's worst episode up to this point ("Bombshell", which was a misfire but not a terrible one).
Season 7 gets off to a more than promising and actually outstanding start with "Amends". When talking about the Season 7 premieres of the original 'Law and Order' ("Causa Mortis", very good), 'Special Victims Unit' ("Demons", disappointing) and this, 'Criminal Intent' had by far the best Season 7 premiere of the three shows with it being the only one that was above very good. Anybody that loves powerful stories and acting will not be short changed here.
"Amends" is outstanding in every way. The production values however are slick and professional, never cheap or gimmicky. The music is haunting without being overbearing or melodramatic, not being too constant or too loud. The direction both keeps things at a tight pace while keeping things controlled.
The script is a taut, constantly thought-probing, emotionally impactful and at times entertaining one. The story has a very intriguing, well paced and clever case that is never too simple or too complicated. The ending was far from a predictable one. There are emotional moments, such as Eames going through her dead husband's clothes which would break the heart of anybody who has lost a loved one.
Eames and Goren are great characters with strong beautifully contrasted personalities and their chemistry as always is on fire. They work well as a team, they play off each other entertainingly and they clearly care for one another. Did not like Ross on the whole in Season 6, didn't have an issue with him here. While Vincent D'Onofrio is terrific as usual, the best performance comes from a very poignant Kathryn Erbe who moved me to tears.
In conclusion, brilliant. 10/10
Season 7 gets off to a more than promising and actually outstanding start with "Amends". When talking about the Season 7 premieres of the original 'Law and Order' ("Causa Mortis", very good), 'Special Victims Unit' ("Demons", disappointing) and this, 'Criminal Intent' had by far the best Season 7 premiere of the three shows with it being the only one that was above very good. Anybody that loves powerful stories and acting will not be short changed here.
"Amends" is outstanding in every way. The production values however are slick and professional, never cheap or gimmicky. The music is haunting without being overbearing or melodramatic, not being too constant or too loud. The direction both keeps things at a tight pace while keeping things controlled.
The script is a taut, constantly thought-probing, emotionally impactful and at times entertaining one. The story has a very intriguing, well paced and clever case that is never too simple or too complicated. The ending was far from a predictable one. There are emotional moments, such as Eames going through her dead husband's clothes which would break the heart of anybody who has lost a loved one.
Eames and Goren are great characters with strong beautifully contrasted personalities and their chemistry as always is on fire. They work well as a team, they play off each other entertainingly and they clearly care for one another. Did not like Ross on the whole in Season 6, didn't have an issue with him here. While Vincent D'Onofrio is terrific as usual, the best performance comes from a very poignant Kathryn Erbe who moved me to tears.
In conclusion, brilliant. 10/10
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