Status
Available
Description
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slaying of the patrons at an all-night diner. A tribute to tough film noir crime films.
User reviews
LibraryThing member doreenh
A shooting at an all night diner is investigated by three LA policemen in their own unique ways.
LibraryThing member paulsikora
Twisty plot, bent characters, smart cops and crooks, L.A. sleeze. As this is genuine film noir, I should try it in black and white.
LibraryThing member comfypants
Three 1950s L.A. cops, solvin' crimes.
It's entertaining but not memorable. In fact, I had a hard time figuring out if I'd seen it before, even after watching it.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: C
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: C
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 3.0/4
It's entertaining but not memorable. In fact, I had a hard time figuring out if I'd seen it before, even after watching it.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: C
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: C
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 3.0/4
Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Adapted Screenplay — 1997)
National Board of Review Award (Best Picture — 1997)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Winner — Best Adapted Screenplay — 1997)
National Film Registry (2015)