L.A. Confidential
Crime • R • 1997 • 2 hr 18 min
Starring
Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Kim Basinger
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This dense and sprawling masterpiece summarizes the infamous police force of the 1950s well. Excellent cast with sharp writing.
Thrilling watch with compelling characters! Takes you to all the places you want to go in the best ways possible!
The more I think about this film, the more I like it. Really guud
A great neo noir movie! Snappy dialogue, action, and great characters. It’ll keep you guessing!
A fast paced and engrossing film depicting the glamour and corruption, that must have come with being an L.A. cop in the 50s.
Phenomenal character building and cinematography.
Starts corny, a bit faux. As layers of complacency and corruption fall away, you sink into the labyrinth of conspiracy with the characters.
This is the definition of film noir. Great direction, acting, and screenplay. A truly underrated gem that has been forgotten.
Dismissed when released as a boring cop show. Watched in 2021 and realised excellent performances with great plot of Hollywood corruption.
Hard to put into words how amazing this film is. It’s a shame it’s not as recognized and remembered as it should be.
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