L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
Kevin
Spacey, Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce
Warner
Bros.; Directed by Curtis Hanson
Rated
R; 136 minutes; 1997
Based on James Ellroy’s crime novel, a
mysterious woman (Kim Basinger) at the center of two separate but intersecting
lines of investigation is being pursued by LAPD officers in this film noir look
at the seedy underbelly of police corruption in the ‘50s.
REVIEWS
"Dazzling! Tough and gorgeous!
Vastly entertaining!"
- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is riveting—a
dangerous and intoxicating tale of big trouble in paradise."
- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a stylish
thriller. Director Curtis Hanson brings James Ellroy’s novel of cops and
corruption to rancid, racy life."
- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK
"****!"
- Robert Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"**** Pure
butt-kicking entertainment! L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is a richly detailed, intense,
and smart cop drama."
- Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY
"A must-see movie."
- Leah Rozen, PEOPLE MAGAZINE
"Blazing with action, humor and
eroticism, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL succeeds brilliantly."
- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
"Cinematic gold."
- Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE
"Curtis Hanson’s electrifying
thriller L.A. CONFIDENTIAL brings the thrill of corruption cracklingly
alive."
- Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"**** Crime
busting, police corruption, and show business!"
- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY
"Steamy, seamy, energetic and
riveting . . . L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is juicy dynamite!"
- Jay Carr, BOSTON GLOBE
"A brilliant blend of booze, bribes
and broads. A rare and rattling detective story with a cast that deserves to be
decorated."
- Gene Shalit, TODAY SHOW, NBC-TV
"Two very big thumbs up! Very
entertaining. Very, very good."
- SISKEL & EBERT
"****"
- Rex Reed, NEW YORK OBSERVER
AWARDS
1998 70TH ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER - 12 AWARDS - Best Screenplay
Adaptation and Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1998 GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER - Best Supporting Actress - Kim Basinger, L.A.
CONFIDENTIAL
Winner - Best Picture - Best Director -
Best Screenplay - NEW YORK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE
Winner - Best Picture - Best Director -
Best Screenplay - Best Cinematography - LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS
Winner - Best Picture, Best Director -
NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW