Review of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) by %20Albert S — 23 Jul 2018
William Friedkin's To Live and Die in LA is an underrated action thriller which deserves more recognition, now that sufficient time has passed since its release. Based on a novel by a former secret service agent, to live and die in la reeks of atmosphere and is probably one of the finest valentines to the city of Los Angeles.
William Peterson plays an undercover cop from the US secret service agency whose goal is to get to bad guy Willem Defoe who has killed his job partner. The film is one adrenaline ride and contains one of the most effective car chase sequence ever put on film (which shouldn't be a surprise since the director also made the lauded French Connection with another memorable car chase sequence).
The soundtrack by Wang Chung suits the tone of the film and the cinematography by Robby Mueller deserves a mention as well. One of the finest of its genre this film is a great watch.(One of Friedkin's better, yet barely known films).
This review of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) was written by %20Albert S on 23 Jul 2018.
To Live and Die in L.A. has generally received very positive reviews.
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