Eddie is a highly respected homicide detective, adept at courting the press, Jordy is a low key arson investigator, and when the two men are forced to work together in order to track down two psychotic Eastern European killers, their relationship is frosty to say the least. 15 Minutes is an action thriller, and proof, if proof still be needed, that Robert De Niro either has appalling judgement, or is keen to plump up his retirement fund.