Review of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) by David U — 30 Aug 2011
William Friedkin directs this wonderful slice of 80s cop, and William petersen showing along with films like this and Manhunter he was leading the way mid 80s. yes like a lot of 80s stuff, the clitches are way bad(at the start his partner says im too old for this shit) and music very 80s and at times especially now grates, but also puts you there back in the decade which was great.
The story was engageing Petersen getting in too deep to catch criminal Eric masters played by Willem dafoe. and directed by Friedkin we get a fantastic car chase taking in a freeway, backstreets and of course the TJ hooker water system they have there.
good to see John turtorro also in a great supporting role, most definatly a product of the buddy cop time but with much more a edge than most.
This review of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) was written by David U on 30 Aug 2011.
To Live and Die in L.A. has generally received very positive reviews.
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