A brilliant piece of work

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 1999)

This is without a doubt, one of the most intelligent films to come out of Hollywood in quite some time. The script is masterful, with intrigue and rich, three dimensional characters. They have such history and meaning that their motives are abundantly clear, without being too obvious. Even Kim Bassinger did an outstanding job (her Oscar was much deserved).
It really is a beautiful film to watch, too. Everything from the color to the wardrobe, help give this film it's voice and immerse you in the story . Few films pull viewers into their period with such realism as LA Confidential.