Reviews of L.A. Confidential 1997
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What makes this movie memorable is its great ensemble cast. The story itself, while complex, lacks the emotional depth I feel could have pushed the film into greatness. However this is made up for with consistent action, twists, and blend of old style Hollywood.
The film doesn't contain the hypnotic vibe that Polanski's Chinatown has, but it's definitely a highly worthy entry in the noir genre.On a final note: Kim Bassinger...yeaaaaaah that's what's up.
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My favorite movie about Los Angeles.
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The performances are perfect, the style is perfect, the plot is perfect. This is a perfect film. This neo-noir, 1950 set detective film is a must see for any fan of film. All the cast are superb with Spacey, Crowe, Pearce and Basinger giving some of their finest performances and making this one of the best films of the 90's. The plot, music and cinematography are all fantastic and help create a unique and magnificent style. Overall, this film is perfect, one of my favorites with some incredibly performances and a fantastic style.
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Incredible film, featuring career-high performances from the entire cast, I could watch this all day long.
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This film is cool. Not just cool, but super cool. Like the ice which would slide into the drink of Jack Vincennes or the gaze of Lyn Bracken as she meets Bud White for the first time, this film is stylish and smooth. Not a strand of hair or a word is out of place. The cars, the clothes, the gangsters - everything and everyone evokes 1950s America. The story is brilliant, building slowly to a violent culmination. One of those films which leaves a definite impression.
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WHY DID I TAKE SO LONG TO WATCH THIS BEAUTY OF A MOVIE ITS LIKE A WELL MADE SEQUEL TO CHINATOWN WITHOUT JACK IN IT
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There is a paper about Crowe's weird relationship with women somewhere in here. It's unsettling.
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I LOOOOVE Kevin Spacey in this. Guy Pearce annoys me, but he's so good.
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Nerdy Guy Pierce is my favorite Guy Pierce.