Formulaic mock-noir, Scooby Doo ending. Lots of great performances, has Danny Devito.

471

gritty and great hollywood neo-noir story with a plenty-intricate script

This was my favorite film up until the end of my teens, and while others have overtaken it since and I can see some of the flaws (Basinger definitely didn't deserve an Oscar, the music cues are too obvious, and it feels serialized and/or corny at times) it remains a damn good movie. Easily my favorite roles of Crowe, DeVito, Cromwell and depending on how I'm feeling on a particular day, Spacey.

92.000

exceptional art direction, amazing cast and a masterfully crafted script mould this film into a classic. Crowe is explosive and poignant, which fits his role perfectly, Spacey is top notch as always, and veteran actor Cromwell is the hidden star who steals the show. The pacing is right on, with the story unfolding gradually, hooking the audience in, with some nice bursts of fury from Crowe to keep everybody on edge. The smooth soundtrack from the 50s is the cream on top. All around solid movie.

A movie that harkens back to the golden age of Hollywood. L.A. Confidential is a complex movie with enough plot to fill three movies, but everything comes together perfectly at the end. The film excels in every department, providing a compelling narrative backed up by powerful performances from the actors. A deeply rewarding movie that treats it's audience with intelligence and encourages multiple viewings. The best movie of the 90's.

i expected much more from this movie, considering its reputation. all it really is, is a decent movie, nothing spectacular. i was fairly impressed by a few scenes, but a lot of it is boring filler.

Very good movie.