A Rare Hollywood Outing

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 1999)

This is probably a little late in coming but better late than never. Like many, I'm still not sure how Titanic managed to win 11 Oscars and get ahead this film. L.A. Confidential is easily one of the best films made by Hollywood in a very long time. A tight script and all-round stellar performances by the cast. As an Australian, I was particularly heartened by the performances of Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe. They were truly outstanding and it is a sad reflection of film industry politics that they were not even recognised for their magnificent efforts. It is a film worth getting your teeth into.