it start really interest the story develop around the main character and who run a cleaning business and specialize in clean up crime scene . a a former cop and he run into some strange situation and when one job do suddenly offically vanish . furthermore and he discover some relation to an investigation into police corruption . his columbo feeling be justified and the deeper he get into the background of the story . the good actor ( jackson and ed harris and eva mendes ) play in an suspenseful story with some twist but only up to the last 25 minute . ( up to here positive star ) . spoiler represent represent represent represent suddenly the movie loose it touch and in the end there be a completely unnecessary shoot out and involve the 14 year old daughter and a betrayal of friendship and a not justified righteousness out of the character development . why not have cutler give up his investigation for the sake of the friendship . or have the daughter discover some fact . or . many possible much good story finish be imaginable . a truly wasted end .