this movie have a couple of weak point . unfortunately and such point be so weak that eclipse all the talent in the movie . first of all and the movie have two clearly differentiate part that just do not mix well ( make a very different portrait of detective jerry black on each part ) . maybe there some will of create contrast by concatenation of hope and tragedy in the same movie but and if that be the real will and the movie fail represent it get absurdity rather than contrast . secondly and the story be build from a serious promise . the scene where the promise be make be very disappointing because of the weak argument and circumstance and and act and for such a serious promise . also and a an additional comment and i wish to add that this movie show a pessimistic view of the experienced old people . if you love story where young people learn from old people and you may prefer other kind of film rather than this one . i watch the original version of this movie when i be a child ( es geschah be hellichten tag 1958 ) and and i remember it a a very nice experience . i think i enjoy it a lot and although i do not remember why ( i be too young ) . i have be very disappointed by this hollywood remake .