Exceptional... Among the best of the decade

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 1999)

"L.A. Confidential" is a film that grows on you. After you first see it, you'll appreciate it, but not nearly as much as you do the 5th or 6th time. The truth is, the more you see it, the more you love it. It never gets old. I'm not someone who reviews movies by revealing the plot, but I will say that this has a fairly complex one, with many characters. (Another reason why you should see it multiple times) The acting is excellent, particularly by Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey. They make you love the characters, despite their obvious and sometimes extreme flaws. (Doesn't that make them more likeable?) The direction is incredible, as well as the script. They both make the film VERY well rounded and memorable. It's a shame that "L.A. Confidential" didn't win Best Picture, and it should have been nominated for twice as many awards. The bottom line: Rent "L.A. Confidential" for a film whose characters and story you a sure to never forget. "Just the Facts..."