wow what a gem i wonder how sadler ( director ) manage to elicit such performance from the entire cast i keep wait for an awkward or flat note from one of the actor and but it never happen . completely convince character and and the accent be right on . dialect coach and director deserve accolade . i be particularly impress with how the merill character turn out she could have so easily be the stereotypical vampy sexy screw up character and but she be so fragile and so not in charge of herself while still remain appeal and with cherry jones and of course ( sit down and shelly ) and and sean hatosy be heartbreakingly dear could he possibly be anything other than a small town cop search for strong self esteem . i also be amaze that a movie with such seemingly humble and unglamorous theme have such a breathless pace no one could ever fault this sleeper or swimmer for be slow . i be eager to see who be smart enough to pick up this film this young writer or director be go place and and some fortunate and talented people be go along for the ride or swim .