L.A Confidential is everything you want in a movie

I keep screaming "ROLLO TOMASI"! Because it was one of the best movie experiences of my life!!
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Original Movie: L.A Confidential (1997)
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[@moviescatsmargs]

Guy Pearce's face when Dudley says the name Rollo Tomasi is incredible. It's wordless acting at its finest. He has to have a moment of clarity and understand why Dudley saying this name is so important but also not giveaway too much to make him suspicious. His eyes widen slightly but not too much. It's so understated and I love that shot so much.

[@cluster_f1575]

That reveal is absolutely brilliant. I get goosebumps every time I watch that scene.

[@abeartheycallFozzy]

I would have messed it up completely. Rollo Tomassi!? How did you... um.. I mean no. Never heard of what was that name?

[@alexanderarkum4793]

I’ve said that for years thank you

[@chrispalmer7893]

I always look for that moment in reactions, one of the finest moments in cinema.

[@Donfrak]

First i've watched this scene its froze up my spine. Brilliant.

[@johnmiller7682]

A masterpiece of foreshadowing. When Dudley asks Exsley if he'd be willing to shoot someone in the back, if he knew the man was guilty, but would probably get away with it. Priceless!

[@trottheblackdog]

Only now did I realize that! After seeing this so many times

[@leroylowe5921]

Every time I watch this movie I notice things I didn't notice before. Like "Jackie, it's Christmas!" "No it's not, it's felony possession of marijuana!" (he said, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth)

[@Nightstalker314]

Same goes for "Put down the glasses" which is seen as a demand to blur his vision, to see less clearly and ignore the blatant corruption.

[@o0pinkdino0o]

No exaggeration, I have watched thousands of films. And this is a PERFECT film. And the perfection comes from the pacing (and this cast).

[@holddowna]

So good

[@o0pinkdino0o]

@@holddowna Want more like this ? - Usual Suspects - Brian Singer (X-Men) in another noir thriller with Spacey again, Benicio del Toro, Gabriel Burne and Kevin Pollock - CopLand - James (Logan) Mangold with Stallone in an acting role with De Nero, Harvey Kietel, Ray Liotta and John (West Wing) Spencer - King of New York - grimy 90s New York noir with Christopher in is most Walken-esque performance with Laurence Fishburne, Wesley Snipes, David (CSI Miami) Caruso in his best role and Steve Buscemi

[@mperezmcfinn2511]

​@@o0pinkdino0oOh man, Copland is an underrated masterpiece. That cast is unbelievable.

[@TesseRact7228]

@@o0pinkdino0o Although not about corrupt cops, I think I would throw "Switchback" (Danny Glover, Dennis Quaid) into the mix as well.

[@system3008]

I could watch this film over and over again. It's so good.

[@goldean5974]

This was the BEST movie of 1997. It had more depth than Titanic ever did (pun intended). Curtis Hanson and Brian Helgeland took what was essentially an unfilmable novel by James Ellroy and turned it into one of the best films noir ever made. Very nearly perfect in every way.

[@chrispalmer7893]

One of a very small group of movies that are better than the books on which they are based (and an even smaller group where the author of the novel agrees with that assessment...) LA Confidential is my least favourite of the four books that make up the LA Quartet - possibly because Ellroy was right in the middle of transitioning to the style he now uses - but the writers of the movie version were masterful in their choices of what to keep and what to omit.

[@clash79]

It was a bad year for it to come out. Sure, I prefer this, but Titanic was such a technical achievement that was also a great film. But, yeah, this is the best movie of 1997

[@ViPro2023]

Definitely in my top 5 best movies list. The "Rolo Tomasi" reveal is one of the best twists in movie history.

[@Bar-Lord]

It took me way too long to see this flick. When I did, I finally got why I saw all of the awards talk back in the 90s. What a cast. I wish more films like this got made these days.

[@holddowna]

So good!

[@Madbandit77]

I saw it on HBO a year later after it was in theaters. I thought it was brilliant. It should have won Best Picture at the Oscars.

[@cashflowhustles]

Those days are gone. Movies like this are rare. At least on streaming there are still some series that are on this level of quality.

[@mperezmcfinn2511]

I knew you were going to love this! LA Confidential is the kind of masterpiece that's so good that it makes you mad at Hollywood for not working harder. Russell Crowe is just a beast in this! Did you know he was almost Wolverine in X-Men? Fun fact: Johnny Stompanado the gangster who Bud White nearly neutered was a real LA mob enforcer. He dated and abused Lana Turner until her teenage daughter stabbed him to death. He also made the mistake of pulling a gun on Sean Connery on a film set. The result of which was Sean Connery beating the fuck out of him.

[@987654321wormy]

​@@cashflowhustlesCompletely agree, this how a movie should be.

[@erikz9026]

Exley shooting Dudley in the back is a call back to the start of the movie, where Dudley asks Exley if he would shoot a criminal in the back to prevent him from getting away with it. At that time, it was a “no”.

[@holddowna]

Exactly!

[@Dave3Dguy]

Yeah this movie only gets better with rewatching. So much great detail and foreshadowing.

[@adamscott7354]

Its also Dudley said let me do the talking, Exley can barely move, while he's walking away ahead of him, so he will gloss it over, injustice, he's likely to have Ed killed later, and gloss over it, injustice, or he might try to finger him then and there to the approaching responding officers, and the cops would kill Ed, injustice, so I like how your point wraps that up, finalizes it.

[@enlightenmenttv2287]

The way that scene takes place early in the film, and is shot in a somewhat understated way, and then that conversation comes full circle at the climax with police corruption as the spin...that's brilliant writing.

[@wyattmann8157]

I've never seen a better cop movie. Great action. Great acting. Twists that you don't see coming. Outstanding film.

[@johnmiller7682]

One of the unsung stars behind the brilliance of this movie is the editor. With so many story lines and great actors, you need a great editor to mesh everything together, so perfectly.

[@cajunsushi]

She is Lana Turner. Ha ha ha

[@RedMenace71]

The REAL best picture of 1997. I thought Ames did a great job of following a really intricate plot!

[@charlize1253]

This movie was huge when it came out, but somehow became forgotten for 25 years until reactors on KZbin began getting into it within the last year or so. Young Russell Crowe, young Guy Pearce, pre-scandal Kevin Spacey, incredible writing that trusts the audience to follow a complex plot. So glad it's being revived by reactors like you!

[@deBebbler]

This was one of the most enjoyable reactions I have ever seen, from anyone. There's no substitute for watching a film with a knowledgeable and attentive person. Glad you chose this one.

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

One of my favorite screenplays ever. The movie that inspired L.A. Noire

[@IndieFilmmaker82]

And Zootopia:)

[@henfarasubtitrare9764]

I feel like "LA Confidential" is to noirs what "Unforgiven" is to westerns.

[@thelastshogun3913]

That's a very apt comparison!

[@JKM395]

Very well put.

[@vanityscar424]

chinatown of the 90s.

[@damianstarks3338]

Perfect movie comparison I couldn’t agree more with you.

[@damianstarks3338]

@@vanityscar424facts

[@uncleruss8420]

Loved how you were picking up on every aspect of the plot as and before it was happening. There is nothing better than a intelligent reactor. Keep up the good work.

[@UncleQue]

This is one of those movies that can take a few viewings to completely figure everything out. One can spot something each of the first few times you watch it. Great acting all around and for many it was the first time we really noticed Crowe and Pearce as actors.

[@gridplan]

13:59 "Fancy" is right. That's the Lovell Health House designed by Richard Neutra in the late 1920s. Wish it were open to the public.

[@rextside]

Not going to name names, because talking trash about other reactors serves no purpose, but one thing I really appreciate about this channel is your ability to actually comprehend the story and pay attention to the exposition. There are so many other reactors who seemingly feel the need to always be "performing" and as a result talk over exposition and key plot lines and then spend the rest of the reaction asking questions that have already been answered by the film and it drives me nuts. This movie in particular is a tangled web of storylines and it certainly throws a lot at the viewer on a first watch, but you were capable of keeping it all in your head even with the camera in your face and I really appreciate that. This is also one of my favorite movies and if Crowe and Spacey hadn't turned out to be such rotten people in real life this one would probably get talked about more than it does because pretty much every second of it's 2h 18m run time are spectacular.

[@thewildgoose7467]

I get the "rotten people" reference with regard to Spacey, but as someone who doesn't follow "gossip" or mainstream I was unaware of Crowe's 'reputation' so decided to do some research. I always just regarded Crowe as a fine actor but now I understand where the hate comes from. He doesn't follow the Hollywood agenda and is therefore a prime target for character assassination by the owned media. So thanks because your comment has made me realize that Russell Crowe is more than just a fine actor but also someone who's not afraid to speak the truth regardless of the consequences.

[@jsharp3165]

In fairness, many reactors have been through so many copyright edit marathons that they keep talking to reduce the amount of unbroken sound they have to cut out to pass muster. George at CB has explained this many times. But yes, I wish some of them would just hush and pay attention sometimes.

[@michaelatteberry6462]

Actors, atheletes, politicians - many of them are rotten people - does not change the fact some are great at their jobs

[@75216garrison]

What did crowe do?

[@theaikidoka]

@@75216garrison Though he has cleaned up in recent years, for decades Crowe was a drinker and a brawler. He was notorious pre-fame (admittedly mostly in his home nation so the news is less well-known) as a mean drunk, and he famously attacked a photographer who wouldn't leave him alone. I think he does regret that now, but he wasn't a man to lightly cross.

[@ps5392]

Saw it at the theater multiple times back in 97 and to this day it’s one of my favorites. I probably watch it twice a year or so and I never get tired of it. I love dissecting all the twists and turns. Every actor in this is absolutely outstanding! The screenplay is amazing as well. From what I’ve read, they had to cut around a dozen subplots from the book and at least twenty or so characters. The fact that they came away with a screenplay this tight and succinct is a testament to those writers’ skills.

[@HappyHarryHardon]

It looked so good on film. I was on the road and saw it in 11 different theaters.

[@thomasbrown9402]

I wish I'd have seen this in a theatre... What was the audience reaction to the Rollo Tomassi scene?

[@HappyHarryHardon]

@@thomasbrown9402 Generally shock and a cheer every once in a while. Most of the action was talking about it on the way out. Most people talked about that and how hot Lynn was. It was a simpler time back in 97.

[@Thewingkongexchange]

I read the book once about 20 years ago, but from what I remember this did a great job of distilling it into a coherant script. The main difference I remember is that Jack Vincennes dies in a shootout or something.

[@argentokaos2629]

Never seen anybody make that many good calls on "L.A. Confidential." Respect. True Hollywood story: the *real* Lana Turner--- really *did* have a relationship with a real-life gangster named, yes, Johnny Stompanato.

[@GuapoTron88]

I love Spacey’s delivery of “I don’t remember” when Exley asks him why he became a cop. Perfect.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

If you're looking to get more into film noir: - The Maltese Falcon - Double Indemnity - Chinatown (score by the same composer as L.A. Confidential)

[@BrianNay34]

Great list. Hopefully she goes down the rabbit hole.

[@itzbp9949]

Mullhollan falls is a really good one too

[@w9gb]

Raymond Chandler’s “Phillip Marlowe” era.

[@powerpointpaladin6911]

so stoked! Ames, you are the kind of intelligent and empathetic movie lover who will really go for this one!

[@TheeGoatPig]

This is one of my favorite noir mystery movies. I love watching all the detectives realize their three cases are all entwined with each other, especially when Bud is beating up on Exley until he concludes they need to be working together. I also love how well White and Exley work together once they do team up. Vincense's death will always be shocking to me, even though they telegraph his crooked nature from miles away. I guess that's a byproduct of hiring Cromwell for that part. He never did play a lot of villains.

[@sunnyschramm9650]

"copland" (dc) with sly is also very good ❤

[@ViperXR77]

Bullitt 1968, Thief 1981, Rollerball 1975 and Live and Die in L.A 1985 are also fantastic picks.

[@tomstanziola1982]

2:20 - James Cromwell, Ames. One of the best and most prolific character actors ever!! 👏👏👏👏

[@holddowna]

❤️

[@Madbandit77]

He already had an Oscar nomination for "Babe". He should have earned another one for this.

[@tomstanziola1982]

@@Madbandit77 You're absolutely correct, my friend! 👍

[@Thewingkongexchange]

This was exactly what we needed back in the late 90's - smart, stylish and witty. It picked up the baton nicely from 'Chinatown' and 'The Untouchables' and propelled Spacey, Pearce and Crowe into the stratosphere.

[@thelorax9622]

Congrats on figuring out it was Dudley so early. If you get the chance, the book the movie is based on is great as well. This is one of the few US productions where you will see three Australians in prominent roles - Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce and Simon Baker (the actor that had his throat cut that Vincennes found). I have watched this film quite a few times and it never gets old.

[@ShaunRF]

I'm really genuinely impressed with how much you were able to pick up on and predict with this movie on a first viewing.

[@holddowna]

This movie is soo good!

[@austinjpark1]

This was when you had great actors, great writing, great direction, and great producers working together. This film was incredible and I'm so happy people like you are reviewing this movie. 1 for the ages.

[@bobschenkel7921]

There is nothing L.A. loves more, than a movie about L.A..

[@alienlv426ify]

L.A. Confidential is an awesome, awesome film. It has everything. A true gem of the silver screen.

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture, but won for Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay.

[@matthewstroud4294]

Neo noir brilliance. The other two that I love are from the 70's: The Long Goodbye (1973), Elliott Gould as Philip Marlow; and the masterpiece that is Chinatown (1974), with Nicholson and Dunaway in possibly the best script ever written.

[@brodyschum]

1974’s The Conversation is also a noir classic.

[@billhayden3637]

Another great modern film noir is Chinatown. Probably the greatest film noir. Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway at their finest

[@bryce253]

YOU have unpacked one of my top 10 movies off all time!! This is as close to a perfect movie as you can get. Brilliant script. Brilliant acting. Brilliant cinematography. Brilliant pacing. Brilliant score. Even has adrenaline pumping action scenes. I've loved it from the first time I saw it in the theater. One thing people that didn't see it in the theaters will never get to experience is the sound design. That scene at the end where they are ambushed at the motel has one of the most incredible effects sound design I have witnessed in a theater. The THX surround sound with the cars pulling up was amazing. One thing people miss a lot with this movie is the metaphor of Exley's glasses. He was always asked to take them off as a metaphor for "turning a blind eye" or at least a distorted or distorted one towards the illegal actions of the police department and how they conflicted and contrasted with his own set standards of morality and justice. You notice the one time he didn't have them was when they stormed the apartment and shot up everyone. Once he starts putting the pieces together on route to solving the case of who is really behind it all, he is never without them.

[@bobdelp2023]

HEY YOUUUUUUU!!! 😊HOPE YOU'RE DOING GREAT AMES! 💯THIS IS ONE OF THOSE AWESOME FILMS THAT KEEPS YOU ENGAGED THROUGHOUT, THE BEST KIND!👍HAVE FUN AND ENJOY GIRL!

[@holddowna]

It was amazing!!!!!

[@Abbadonhades]

I have about a dozen movies out of thousands watched, that I've given top marks. L.A. Confidential is one of them. It works on every level: Acting-wise, script (great lines, great setup, terrific characters), music, tempo/flow. Everything came together in a movie that was also perfectly cast.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

Love this movie! It's the best neo noir film I've seen since Chinatown and The Two Jakes.

[@slchance8839]

When this movie emerged, i heard a critic call it one of the top 10 movies of it's entire DECADE. I've NEVER forgotten that description. I havent seen enough movies to agree, but I've long thought that this was one of the best movies I'VE ever seen.

[@DavidAntrobus]

You did amazingly well following this twisted neo noir. It's entertainingly complex. With your awareness of cinematography and acting and all the many aspects that combine to make a great movie, you are quickly becoming one of my favourite film reactors.

[@tyrone7635]

As a kid in high school when this came out i didn't think id be able to follow it because its film noir but these actors were so incredible they made this such an amazing ride of film perfection for any type of film ❤❤

[@ryanclark6402]

I always have to give major credit to the casting team on this. It was a huge gamble to do a major picture with two virtually unknown Australians as the leads. Spacey was the star at the time, and they killed him to start the final act. Great performances all around, but not every director would lean that hard on faces the audience didn’t know.

[@neilbaesel3767]

True, but it probably helped keep the budget down, so I'm sure the studio loved that.

[@kevinlaw6185]

This has always been one of my all-time favorite movies. I loved watching your reaction to it. And for the record, I think you predicted more of the plot lines than anyone I've ever seen.

[@markphillips3746]

"One of the best movies I've ever seen." You said it perfectly. Nominated for best picture and several other oscars yet still overlooked somehow. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Absolutely one of the best movies ever (cast, direction, cinematography, etc.)!!!!! The captain questioning Exley about the name Vincennes gave him is a total 😮😮😮.

[@MauriceCalis]

Great summation, Ames! This movie’s got so much to it, I really need to rewatch it too. It’s got “mystery,…enchantment,…and the finest merchandise this side of the river Jordan, on sale today!“ - Robin Williams

[@davidsweeney4021]

My late parents introduced to film noir when I was about 10, so I was so glad that I brought this film for them

[@BigMike246]

One of the best films to come out of the '90s. I can watch this over and over. Great writing and directing with great actors. Top Shelf in my video library.

[@3dbadboy1]

What's amazing is that Russell Crowe & Guy Pearce were both Australian actors who I believe did their premieres with this move (or at least American premiere).

[@michaelodonnell824]

Russell Crowe is actually a New Zealander and had his original starring role in an Australian movie called "Romper Stomper". Guy Pearce was born in England to a New Zealand father and an English mother. His breakthrough came in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" a comedy about Drag Artists...

[@enlightenmenttv2287]

This is probably the best reaction I've seen to this film, to date. Good stuff 👍🏾

[@leeharveydarke]

Love your reactions Ames - its great that there's a reaction channel that actually appreciates all of the aspects of filmmaking.

[@drummy2112]

You rock me Ames...absolutely love watching and hearing you do your thang😍

[@eugeneodonnell4680]

In the James Ellroy book "White Jazz" a sequel to this from about 1993 there was an epilogue that told what happened to all the surviving characters up to the 90's. Ed Exley was the longtime California attorney general who had just been elected Governor and was being mentioned as a Presidential candidate!

[@d4mdcykey]

Phenomenal film, the more I watch it over the years the more things I appreciate.

[@drdavid1963]

Great reaction. Glad you liked it. It's top-notch. The script is one of the best ever written. The Rolo Tomassi bit is genius, of course. There are so many great lines. This time I noticed when the police sirens are nearing at the Victory Motel, before Exley guns down Dudley, Dudley says, 'when I'm done, I'll make you chief of detectives.' What a great line. Hush Hush

[@8967Logan]

This is such an unforgettable film. The first time I saw it I was speechless; I am a big film noir fan, so I loved it. All the actors are top notch. Great reaction, but I was surprised you kept giving the "scared kid that just wanted to lose his cherry" that wet himself a pass. All I could think at the time was you mean the rapist that wasn't sure if they killed the woman or not?

[@MrNobodee]

SO glad you reviewed this movie and loved it for the same reasons I loved it! You were breaking down the aspects of the directing, lighting, sound, acting, writing etc. just like I did and it was spot on. Very glad you didn't feel the need to stop the movie every five seconds to get your point across. Well done you are truly a movie lover and I like that about you..

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Man, it’s easy to overlook how great this film is. It really is a masterpiece. Also, I don’t know who does your editing, but it’s very well done🙂

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Danny DeVito in the beginning now makes me wanna recommend The Rainmaker. Also this cast, Gladiator, Master and Commander, A Beautiful Mind, Memento, Count of Monte Cristo, The Firm, the Bourne reboot films, (the series The Mentalist...) and Glengarry Glen Ross. And must see The Usual Suspects and The Departed. And Casablanca!

[@bobdelp2023]

AHHHHHH LOOK AT YOU, YOU FIGURED OUT WHO THE BAD GUY WAS, MOST PEOPLE DON'T GET IT THAT QUICK AMES!😮GOOD JOB!👍😊

[@holddowna]

Just the way they used the camera I had a hunch!!!

[@daddynitro199]

1997 had some good movies. Jackie Brown, Event Horizon, Grosse Pointe Blank, and LA Confidential are all favorites of mine from that year.

[@stevenhenry9605]

Top 3 movie for me, any genre. An absolute masterpiece of a screenplay, with phenomenal performances, great cinematography... I could gush about this film for hours.

[@brentharker7868]

"You look better than Veronica Lake" is the most romantic line ever said. Kim Basinger is way more attractive than Lake. I never thought I would see a Neo-Noir that could equal the excellence of1974's Chinatown but IMO this show does just that. This classic showcases, arguably, career best performances from many cast members. I've watched LAC many times and always enjoy it. Now treat yourself by reacting to Chinatown.

[@sval.8712]

Now, I loved Titanic. I really did. LA Confidential is a better movie and should have won Best Picture that year. I can watch this movie over and over again. The cast is perfect! The script was incredible! The ending was superb!

[@stevenwertschnig329]

Awesome movie choice. Love your reactions 🎉🎉

[@maggieshevelew1693]

What a great reaction! Thank you for being such a smart, aware reactor! Everything about this film is just perfect. Made me a huge Russell Crowe fan. Would be great to see you watch more of his movies. Subscribed.

[@hannahl8]

A truly perfect movie!! So nice to see someone intelligent react to it & appreciate it's brilliance.

[@LocalBoyPhotography]

Have a lot of reactors I subscribe to, but you are quickly rocketing up the charts towards being my favorite. Keep up the great work.

[@timhilton7254]

This reaction puts you on a very short list of reactors who actually properly understand and appreciate this film. It is a masterpiece. There was a time when James Ellroy was my favorite author. Now I have kids and just can't get myself to go to where his writing takes you. He is brilliant though. This is the only adaptation of his work that hits the mark.

[@mikec4146]

Great movie. I always liked how earlier in the movie, Dudley asks "Would you shoot a suspect in the back of you thought that he would get away with it". Exley "No". In the end he shoots Dudley in the back because he knew he would get away with it.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Top five movie of all time. Story, acting, music, cinematography, lighting, pacing. Absolute masterclass.

[@asciishallreceive3871]

Also one of my favorite movies of all time. And nobody who isn't a huge movie fan has heard of it. Kim Basinger won an Oscar for it. More people should have been nominated.

[@MrLovegrove]

If you missed anything at all, it wasn't much. You had an incredibly insightful review to a spectacular movie. Great job! Thanks for sharing your reaction. I had a great time watching it with you.

[@stevensantiago8978]

Watching your face when "Rollo Tomasi" came up was great! Thanks for the reaction, you have a very fun channel!

[@holddowna]

Thanks Steven!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@markwang77]

for 'american werewolf', i thought you guys were baked lol, but i loved your reaction for this movie - full of nuance and emotional intelligence, you understood all the layers to the story 👍

[@cwbrooks5329]

I know it's weird, but I watch this movie every December. It's one of my favorite Christmas movies.

[@lukenuetzmann]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Another is called "Wonderboys" also directed by Curtis Hanson.

[@paulcollinsyoga]

An all=time classic of its genre. Keeps you guessing throughout, not knowing how all the threads will eventually come together. Made the careers of both Pearce and Crowe go ballistic. And Kim Basinger has never been better (or more beautiful). The whole cast is great. Hugely underrated great film.

[@jenssylvesterwesemann7980]

So happy you enjoyed this fantastic film, and even more happy how you appreciate one of Jerry Goldsmith's great scores. Thanks for this reaction!

[@krisbrown6692]

I love this film so much. It was the last film I bought on VHS, the first film I bought on DVD, Bluray, and Digital Copy.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Same.

[@josephjasem7926]

Kevin Spacey, maaaan. Finest actor of his generation. American Beauty. Se7en. The Usual Suspects. L.A. Confidential. House of Cards.👌🏻

[@bodine57]

Great reaction. Another excellent "modern" noir is "Body Heat" (1981) starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.

[@blakebufford6239]

Great reaction and you got all the twists and turns this movie makes. It took me about three viewings before I figured it out! 😂

[@RobertMcIntyre-wx4gh]

Forgive me if it has been mentioned before, but if you appreciate Russell Crowes performance, I suggest checking out Master and Commander far side of the world. Hugely under rated film. Keep up the good work

[@MattWatts-kv8rh]

Your analysis of this film is super intuitive and refreshing. It's clear you understand a whole lot about movie making, and I appreciate how accessible you make that.

[@JoannDavi]

It is hands down the best modern film noir.

[@tubechasa]

Such a great great film. Loved your reaction and glad you appreciate it as everyone should!

[@christopherr.561]

Love this movie. Seen it several times. So many good actors and amazing camera work. Just a classic.

[@JWW301]

Such an amazing film! Still holds up to when I saw it in theaters. Really enjoyed your reaction to it. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@jamesdrynan]

A superb film! On all counts. Particularly memorable for Spacey's acting. When he replies, " I don't remember, " when asked why he became a cop, it's heartbreaking.

[@chardtomp]

A lot of real history in this movie. Micky Cohen was the drug czar of L.A. at the time. Johnny Stompanato was a real gangster who ran around with Lana Turner and was ultimately killed by her daughter under questionable circumstances. Badge of Honor is obviously Dragnet. The Bloody Christmas incident really happened. In his auto biography, Micky Roony mentioned a high-end prostitution outfit in L.A. where the girls looked like famous actresses.

[@sspdirect02]

Both Brian Helgeland and the film’s producer and director the late Curtis Hanson won the Oscar for Adapted Screenplay and Kim Basinger won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for this. 2 out of 9 Nominations. It was up against Titanic which took the rest of the Oscars that year.

[@mauriceedwards9588]

This is such a quality film in every level like you said through every aspect, I love how Bud and Exley are working on the same case from different ends,great acting from Crowe, Pearce and Spacey especially.

[@mcbear2543]

Excellent reaction to this modern classic. It has such style and nuance as well as top notch performances from all. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@erivera700]

I've watched probably watched well over 1000 movies. This is one of the few that I would classify as perfect.

[@LateCambrian]

The rare PERFECT film. I was so bummed when it lost to Titanic for best picture, but I'm glad people are seeing it now.

[@myrdozer]

Thanks for reminding me how much I LOVE this movie!

[@richtea615]

This film is even better on a rewatch once you know what's going on.