The greatest movie ever made..!

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

i was laying on my couch stoned at 2 in the morning and this movie came on. needless to say it is the most astounding, incredible terrible movie i have ever seen. the plot is off the charts, camera work mesmerizing, and the work of Stephen Baldwin....words don't describe it. the movie centers around a cop who is trying to solve a series of killing in salt lake city. the killer always cleans up after him/herself and always places the victims in some sort of family setting. if you are into clichés, this movie provides one at ever turn, or every time Baldwin appears on screen. although i missed the first 15 minutes and didn't seen the ending, i will for sure watch the rest when it is on. if you are in need of a laugh, or if you're an aspiring film maker who needs reassurance, this one is for you.although i gave this a 1, it is in a very good way.

What can I say about DTV movies that hasn't already been said? Not a whole lot. You go in expecting a cheap forgettable experience and the majority of the time that's exactly what you get. Thankfully 'Absence Of The Good' is actually decent. Here we find Caleb Barnes (Baldwin) as a Salt Lake City homicide detective trying to settle back into his job after losing his son. His wife is still somewhat shattered by it, but Caleb puts on a strong face and tries to move on. Naturally soon he and his partner become entangled in a series of murders who's linked nature only becomes apparent as they pick up the pieces, but it's time they can't afford as the killer continues to strike out at the innocent.Now I know what you're thinking. At first glance 'Absence' seems like any other serial killer movie to come along. What sets it apart is it's tightly filmed, acted and shot. Never once does it become bogged down in overcomplicated plot / character points or try to be something it's not. It has something to say, gets in, says it, then leaves.Stephen Baldwin turns in his usual self and while that has been a detractor in other movies for once his mannerisms don't sink the movie, but actually fit in nicely. With a supporting cast of Tyne Daly as a psychologist and Robert Knepper strong as Caleb's partner. Under the direction of John Flynn (who also directed 1987's Best Seller - one of my favorite sleeper films) the story is somewhat slow going, but it builds to a fine end that hits the right note. For a low budget DTV television movie starring Stephen Baldwin of all people - the results are decent.

This is a fairly dull, yet still moderately engaging police procedural. Stephen Baldwin plays the detective who tries to stop a serial killer by finding the clue to his motives in his sordid childhood. The detective has also lost his son recently, a side-plot which adds nothing to the main plot whatsoever, except perhaps that it gives Baldwin the opportunity to be brooding and soulful throughout the film, making the already grim atmosphere (although there is almost no on-screen violence) even more gloomy. The biggest shock of the film comes at the very end, in the credits, when it is revealed that the female psychologist-police consultant is played by Tyne Daly! I wouldn't have recognized her in a million years! (**)

Firstly stephen baldwin isn't that big of an actor, but his total films list are incredible. That says something, im gona tell you this guy is great. his ability to make you feel at ease but tense and alwasy aware is unbelievable.This film was great i was flickering through the channels after watching east enders and thought whats this , my girlfriend being a big fan herself said leave it on, so i do. and boy im so glad i did. Not saying to much about the story guys its great , a real treat.