The finest cast ever assembled for one film.

Rating: 8/10 (15 April 2001)

The strength of a movie like "L.A. Confidential" lies in its characters. I really enjoyed this movie because the actors in this film were able to create totally believable, complex, and interesting characters. Every actor in this film deserved some sort of award for their performance (many of the main actors have received an Academy Award at some point in their career. Kevin Spacey, James Cromwell, Russell Crowe, and Kim Basinger...the film is a who's who of Oscar winners). "L.A. Confidential" is based on the book of the same name, and simplifies the book's plot considerably for the movie. This, however, does not water it down at all since it is still a very riveting and exciting story. The movie has tons of great moments and exciting scenes that will leave any viewer on the edge of his or her seat. No fan of crime dramas or suspense thrillers should go without seeing this one!