Trojan is a badass. Even more so if you pronounce it in German: Troy-ahn. That’s better. And don’t forget it, because Trojan is the coolest, smartest and best-looking dude in this entire movie. Fresh out of prison, Trojan is unmoved. Stuck between a corrupt cop and some scheming thieves, Trojan’s got his wits about him. Faced with an ex-lover and an enticing heist, Trojan keeps his cool. And though In the Shadows is essentially a heist movie with its share of stupid crooks and implements of violence, it’s got a lot of quiet in it. Meyer, the cop, tails people for many long moments, his soundtrack just the wind in the trees or tires on the road. A scene of Trojan loading his clip with bullets takes its time. Bullet after bullet after bullet. Through this noir-ish movie, you’ll see violence, some of it gruesome. And you’ll see many guns flashed about. But count the many times you hear one fire. You may be surprised. (Germany | 85 mins) Read our story about this