Review of Street Kings (2008) by D. V — 28 Dec 2010
Really, its okay, worth watching if you're into cop thrillers, James Ellroy or too-long thrillers. It is too long, clocking in at just over two hours and it's a bit heavy-handed in places. Keanu Reeves puts in a (surprise!) wooden performance as a loose-cannon cop while Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie and Jay Mohr support ably. Even Cedric the Entertainer enjoys himself as a would-be snitch. The script is clunky with a few plot-holes that more discerning viewers might be able to pick up. Overall, its not bad, it's nowhere near the league of "LA Confidential" but with Keanu Reeves, we knew it wouldn't be.
PS: Can some-one please let Jay Mohr out of Keanu Reeves' boot?
This review of Street Kings (2008) was written by D. V on 28 Dec 2010.
Street Kings has generally received positive reviews.
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