Blue Caprice

Alexandre Moors' Blue Caprice (US, 2013) - "Blue Caprice" is a chillingly plausible and responsibly handled attempt to dramatize the disturbing bond between the two men behind the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. Precision-honed performances and a nonsensationalistic approach distinguish this impressive first feature from French helmer Alexandre Moors, which avoids pat explanations as it offers a speculative glimpse into murderous minds. With the debate over gun violence and its root causes back in the media spotlight, "Caprice" already has generated a fair amount of publicity, which should only improve the otherwise limited commercial prospects for this grim, bruising psychological drama. 2013SUN. RATING: 7.