L. A. Confidential Critic Reviews
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Seductive and beautiful, cynical and twisted, and one of the best films of the year.Read the full review
A tough, gorgeous, vastly entertaining throwback to the Hollywood that did things right. As such, it enthusiastically breaks most rules of studio filmmaking today.Read the full review
As the story unfolds, carefully and elaborately, what develops is not just a remarkably intricate crime tale but a brilliant and compassionate story of people who struggle to rise above their flawed nature. This may be the best movie of the year; it's definitely one of the greatest crime films of all time.Read the full review
One of the best crime dramas to come along in years.Read the full review
L.A. Confidential, with an exceptional ensemble cast directed by Curtis Hanson from James Ellroy's densely plotted novel, looks to be the definitive noir for this particular time and place.Read the full review
An irresistible treat with enough narrative twists and memorable characters for a half-dozen films.Read the full review
Voluptuously engrossing.Read the full review
There are so many things to enjoy here.Read the full review
This sleek adaptation of James Ellroy's dauntingly complex novel has the black-and-white tabloid soul of an old "Confidential" magazine.Read the full review
Lately, it seems that film noir has become the province of independent productions. As a result, it's refreshing to see a big-budget, studio effort of this sort that does nearly everything right.Read the full review
