Kudos to Hanson for a brilliant film

Rating: 10/10 (23 February 2001)

As an avid film buff I'm surprised this movie slipped through the cracks for me until just recently. It caught my eye in the video store and I had heard good reviews, so I checked it out. I was simply amazed by this film. I've tried very hard not to grow cynical in this age dominated by Battlefield Earth's and teen film puke, and this movie gracefully redeems its entire decade. Wonderful performances all around the board, terrific script, and intelligent directing and cinematography. I've so missed the classic films of the earlier eras, and I love that L.A. Confidential was able to recapture the cinematic genius of that time. A film for those who truly love films.