Review of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) by Denise B — 07 Jan 2008
In a way, To Live and Die in L.A. is the unofficial (good) sequel to The French Connection. There were two actual sequels to The French Connection (The French Connection II and the spin off The Seven Ups, starring Roy Schieder). The French Connection is buried in the 70s, both in good and bad ways. Today, though, it feels dated.
To Live and Die in L.A. is also dated (it's prominent use of Wang-Chung is evidence of that enough), but it seems to have a working knowledge of that fact. The film is smothered in excess and overkill - like the decade: Counterfeit money, counterfeit relationships, counterfeit art. And Freidkin literally and figuratively sets these notions on fire.
And what a fucking car chase.
This review of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) was written by Denise B on 07 Jan 2008.
To Live and Die in L.A. has generally received very positive reviews.
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