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The Freak's Rating: A :
Central characters are a young cop trying to make a name for himself
(Eddie - Pierce), a tough guy cop who has a thing for defending
ladies (Bud - Crowe) and a press-loving cop who wants to be an actor
(Jack - Spacey).
The story heats up
when an unsolved gangland style murder occurs and Eddie just happens
to land it as his first case. Three suspects are rounded up, but
whether or not they are the real criminals leads Eddie on a quest
for the truth.
Corruption, mystery and
a third act worthy of a second showing that solidifies all the leads
as icons in the field make L.A. Confidential worth watching. It is a
good film, but stays just a hair away from the big leagues. Kim
Basinger received an Oscar for her overrated 10 minutes of screen
time, but is still decent in the role. The always underappreciated
Oliver Cromwell does an amazing job with his turn as the captain and
Guy Pierce shows pre-Memento moments of brilliance as well. This
film turned into a vehicle for Russell Crowe to become the mega-star
he is today and his performance doesn’t disappoint.
Watch for the best
interrogation scene I’ve ever seen as well as a Departed-style twist
that you won’t see coming until it hits you like a punch in the
chest.
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