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Old 02-05-2018, 03:46 AM   #9346
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To Live And Die In LA - 3.5/4 Stars

You had me at William Friedkin, William Petersen and Willem Dafoe.
This was the antidote to Snowpiercer. A funky little 80's number with great use of colour indoors. It reminded me a bit of Manhunter in parts though not nearly as intense in the visual.
I love any film that makes the story the star and this film did exactly that. You get some excellent performances but nothing too big and absolutely nothing to overshadow the plot. It seemed oddly realistic in moments that had a side of silliness…William Petersen seems to lose every fight he is in for example and no attempt is made to have him seem like a genuine tough guy or even a particularly streetwise or smart cop.
I think the message is that some people just have no idea when they are in over their heads and some people tend to bring that situation upon themselves.
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