Review of Dark Blue (2002) by Suzanne L — 15 Apr 2008
Very cool movie. Not alot of special effects, explosions, or amazing gun sequences...but it's all made up for in twists and character development. It does have some action, but then whole movie just has a very cool feel to it.
It is based off a James Ellroy novel. Ellroy is one of my favorite authors, along with Elmore Leonard. The screenplay was written by David Ayer, one of my favorite writter/directors, yet the movie was directed by Ron Shelton.
The film stars Kurt Russel and Scott Speedman as partners, working for the LAPD. Brendan Gleeson plays their corupt boss, and Ving Rhames plays the Assistant Chief trying to take them down. Michael Michelle is Speedman's love interest, and Rhames' assistant.
Rapper Kurupt and Dash Mihok both play petty criminals, and junkies. Lolita Davidovich is Russel's wife, and Rhames' wife is played by Khandi Alexander. Jonathan Banks is a higher-up of even Gleeson, who helps them out with information from the top.
Rapper Master P plays an informer to Russel and Speedman. The music is really good and constantly keeps you on edge. It is kind of symbolic, that both Kurt Russel and Ving Rhames, both trying to make things right end up losing their wives.
At the end they share a moment looking out at the city on fire, talking, and reflecting on everything.
This review of Dark Blue (2002) was written by Suzanne L on 15 Apr 2008.
Dark Blue has generally received positive reviews.
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