LA CONFIDENTIAL, 1997
Movie Reviews
Directed by Curtis Hanson
Starring: Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, James Cromwell, Danny DeVito, Kim Basinger
Review by Brent Randall
SYNOPSIS:
The corruption existing within Los Angeles police force of the 1950s is exposed in this crime thriller.
WON 2 OSCARS – Best Supporting Actress (Basinger), Best Adapted Screenplay
REVIEW:
From the opening scene to the final credits, L.A. Confidential keeps you on the edge of your seat as it weaves through the murky waters of the Los Angeles police force. Set in the 1950s, the movie opens with discussing the wonders of Hollywood by showing a series of shots of the beach, the grand strand, and Hollywood, and how life in L.A. is better than anywhere on the planet, much less America, and the Los Angeles Police Department is the pride and joy of the City of Angels. After about five minutes…
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