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L.A. Confidential (1997) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
135 |
Avg. Rating: |
3.15/4 |
# of Ratings: |
440 |
Genres: |
Mystery, Crime |
Rating: |
R |
Language: |
English |
Theater Date: | 09/19/1997 |
DVD Release: |
09/23/2008 |
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Director: |
Curtis Hanson |
Actors: |
Russell Crowe
Guy Pearce
Kevin Spacey
Kim Basinger
David Strathairn
Danny DeVito |
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Plot Outline:
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A rookie "do good" cop investigates murders and corruption in LA, while other cops do the same, trying to figure out the shooter and the corruption.
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mitchellyoung 02/16/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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4/4 |
L.A. Confidential is a thoroughly engrossing mystery journey into the seedy side of Los Angeles. Not only does it feature some stellar acting, but some sharply funny moments as well, thanks in part to the sharp writing. The ensemble cast creates some memorable characters that populate this neo-noir landscape. One of my all-time favorites. |
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12/09/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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A Masterfully Spun Web of Corruption.... |
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It is the early 1950s, and the L.A. police department, rampant with corruption, tackles the sleazy underbelly of the city. The film focuses on three different types of cops, the brutal Officer Russell Crowe (as aggressive hothead Wendell "Bud" White who lives to beat confessions out of suspects and to punish woman beaters), aspiring Lieutenant Guy Pearce (as Edmund "Ed" Exley) who operates "by the book" and Sergeant Kevin Spacey (as Jack Vincennes) who derives great satisfaction from being the technical adviser on a popular TV cop show called "Badge of Honor".
All three actors turn in fine performances, along with Kim Basinger, (who won an Oscar for playing a prostitute who's a Veronica Lake look-alike), veteran Captain James Cromwell (as Dudley Smith), "Hush-Hush" tabloid reporter Da... |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
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02/07/2012 (1 of 1 found this helpful) |
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L.A. Confidential review |
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A story of Detectives, Wendell "Bud" White (Russell Crowe), Detective Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey), and a Sergeant named Edmund Exley (Guy Pearce). Sid Hudgens (Danny DeVito), publisher of Hush-Hush, a Hollywood sleaze magazine Lynn Margaret Bracken (Kim Basinger) are involved. Some fine quotes: Ed - "All I ever wanted was to measure up to my father." Loew - "C'mon, don't pull that good-cop bad-cop crap. I practically invented it."
The plot was brilliant and pace of the story was right. Its score, costumes and screenplay were endearing and fitting. Each character had its own personality and is likable to a fault. Definitely one of the best 90's multi-nominated film. Theme's of police corruption, loyalty and persistence were presented. L.A. Confidential is a wonderful crime wit... |
Rating of
4/4 |
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01/05/2012 (1 of 1 found this helpful) |
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"L.A. Confidential" by Yojimbo |
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Three detectives with very different agenda and motives unite to investigate the shooting death of an off duty cop, uncovering corruption and a conspiracy to take over organized crime. L.A. Confidential is set within the dichotomy that is Hollywood's surface glamour and underlying seediness, all of which is lapped up by the salacious media in the form of sleazy paparazzi Danny DeVito. Russell Crowe was the perfect casting choice for Bud White, a strong armed "detective" who is used as a mindless battering ram by his superiors but wants to become something more and Guy Pearce is similarly excellent as the straight arrow cop who is despised by his peers but consumed with ambition. The happy ending feels a little tacked on, but otherwise the entire cast is pretty much flawless and as the mul... |
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4/4 |
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