Terrific!

Rating: 9/10 (31 May 2004)

Being a big fan of film noir, I really enjoyed this film. You are in the world of Raymond Chandler here. But not only is there an intriguing crime mystery to watch unravel, more importantly there are meaty, well-defined, and interesting characters to take you on the journey. Bud White, Exley, Jack Vincennes, the tabloid writer, the Veronica Lake hooker and the police chief amongst others are all very interesting and their various plot threads weave together seamlessly and convincingly toward a very satisfying, not to mention searing, climax. Anyone nostalgic for the Los Angeles of the period will be in awe of the of the way the film captures the atmosphere of that time and place. One of my favorite films, 10/10.