Truly Brilliant (spoilers inside)

Rating: 8/10 (6 September 1999)

I haven't seen Chinatown, so I can't compare the two, but LA Confidential is a twisty crime drama, filled with amazing performances and a great plot.
The acting is great. The male leads are filled with relish and are convincing. Kim Basinger is great, though I would not have given her the oscar over Julianne Moore. The script is amazing.
Interesting trivia: In 1995, James Cromwell and Kevin Spacey were competing against each other for best supporting actor. In this movie, Cromwell gets to shoot Spacey. Talk about revenge.
Number 4 on my top ten of 1997, after The Sweet Hereafter, Gattaca, and Contact.