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L.A. Confidential
: This film was absolutely fantastic! I rented it and loved it, then had to have it. All the characters in this film kept me gusessing. Yes I was trying to figure out who was the bad guy and I was completely surprised when I the film ended. Everyone is not who they appear to be. Having it in the DVD format makes it even better. There is nothing like seeing a movie in wide screen where the sound system is fantastic. END
 This movie has got it all. A dirty tale about corruption, scandals, prostitution, backstabbing, and all sorts of other sinful things. The acting is convincing and great all around-- Spacey, Pearce, Crowe, Cromwell. I would give them all an Oscar if I could. Basinger was good but I don't believe she deserved an Oscar. The direction was fantastic. L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a classic, it went beyond my expectations, and I'll admit I was a bit skeptical of a modern film noir. The somewhat intricate plot moved very swiftly and the mystery of it keeps you guessing. In short, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a classic, unpredictable, well-acted, well-directed, action-packed film. It's also without a doubt the best movie of 1997.
When I went to see this movie, it was with some hesitation--this sort of film is not usually my cup of tea. But, when I walked out, I felt like I had just spent some of the best 2 hours and 15 minutes of my life. A wonderfully written script, excellent direction, gorgeous sets, and some of the best ensemble acting I have ever seen. It's really a shame that so many people got caught up in the "Titanic" jugggernaut--I really believe that "L.A. Confidential" rather than "Titanic" will stand the test of time. END
This was one of the best movies in recent memory. All the actors were fantastic and the plot was multi-layered and thorough. This is one to own.
I haven't seen a movie with such a great ensemble acting and executing a very good screenplay (no wonder it won the category not only the Academy Awards but also the different Critics' Awards). What I like the most is the way the twists and subplots were handled by the director in his story-telling. These two Australian actors did a very good job. Most of the elements of this film are simply good : cinematography, score and editing. This, a film noir at its best, is definitely among the best 5 films made in the 90's. END
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