Oustanding Work....

Rating: 9/10 (24 October 2009)

Curtis Lee Hanson's finest film as a filmmaker lies in 'L.A.Confidential'. Based on the 1990 crime fiction novel of the same title by James Ellroy, this film is a gripping tale that catches you right from the word go.
A film like 'L.A. Confidential' deserves a standing ovation.... everything in here is so so perfect. Right from Direction, Production, Cinematography, Performances and in every other category, the film scores and leaves you awe-struck.
The twists and turns in this 1997 classic are simply spell-binding. The climax is the most interesting, gripping and highly-charged sequence you'll ever see. The tension, the misunderstanding... everything is so well placed and executed, that you can't help but Stand Up and Clap when the final credits roll. Bravo!
Performances are superb: Kevin Spacey steals the show. He's fantastic as comical cop. His exit is shocking. Kim Basinger deserved every bit of that Oscar she got. She delivers a fantastic performance and looks amazing in every frame she's in. Guy Pearce is excellent. Russell Crowe's role is meant for getting the claps and whistles, he's simply superb. Danny DeVito is effective as the journalist. James Cromwell takes charge in the second hr, he's excellent in the Kevin Spacey death scene. David Strathairn is very good; in fact, this ranks amongst his finest works.
on the whole 'L.A. Confidential' is a winner all the way... A Fantastic Piece Of Cinema, that cannot be missed by even one cinema lover. Two Big Thumbs Up!