Crowe & Gosling Shine In This Winning Buddy-Comedy!

Rating: 9/10 (3 June 2016)

'The Nice Guys' is one joyride! A hilarious, violent, suspenseful Buddy-Comedy, that's bolstered by Fantastic Performances by Russell Crowe & Ryan Gosling. They are at their BEST!
'The Nice Guys' Synopsis: A mismatched pair of private eyes investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles.
'The Nice Guys' is Blockbuster Entertainment from start to finish. Watching these two unlikely heroes form a team to uncover a mystery in late 70's Hollywood, is irresistible fun. The chemistry between the electrifying leading-men remains in tact, & the series of events that follow, left me in splits. I haven't laughed so hard in a really long time. The suspense works, the pace is consistently crisp & even the action, packs a punch.
Shane Black & Anthony Bagarozzi's Screenplay is Superb. This tale of mystery, laced with some terrific humour, doesn't miss a beat. Sure, its a bit too long, but that never pops up as a major flaw. The Writing is top-notch. Shane Black's Direction, on the other-hand, is fabulous. 'The Nice Guys' is amongst his best works, without doubt! Cinematography & Editing are top-class. Art & Costume Design are perfect. Action-Sequences are solid, while David Buckley & John Ottman's Score, is just right.
Performance-Wise: 'The Nice Guys' is another showcase of the impeccable talents of Crowe & Gosling. Crowe, though out of shape, is simply flawless as the brawny bad-ass, while Gosling, is a scene-stealer. Gosling displays a rare talent for Physical Comedy, while portraying the brainy idiot & delivers the best laughs in the goings-on. Crowe & Gosling also share an infectious on-screen camaraderie, throughout. A Special Mention for Angourie Rice, who's sensational as Gosling's bad-ass daughter. Of the rest of the cast, Kim Basinger shines in her brief bit, while Matt Bomer is at his creepiest best. Others too lend great support.
On the whole, 'The Nice Guys' is Great Entertainment! And as for Crowe & Gosling, Salute!