"LA Confidential" A masterpiece film noir that achieved a high level of entertainment and art.

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A miraculous work in which every element exceeds the standard.

And in the final scene of the story, the characters who leave Los Angeles are contrasted with the characters who remain in the city. After all, those who live in a city of vice must get their hands dirty with evil. And conversely, pure beings cannot live in stagnant water. These contrasting beings look passionately at each other before parting ways. The moment the two of them fought against evil together, justice was undoubtedly there.

The character who decided to stay in Los Angeles looks sad as he watches the car leave, but at the end he looks up. This performance becomes a ray of hope in this film that depicts a world where evil is rampant. Los Angeles is also a place where you can dream.

"LA Confidential" is a film that displays excellent skill and enthusiasm in many areas. Of course, this is the power of the people involved in the film, but it is miraculous that each of them has become so outstanding.

This film, which combines these elements, reaches the realm of artisanship yet art. It is truly a case in which we can reaffirm that "film is a comprehensive art." Film noir is a genre that flourished and gained popularity during the period in which this film is set. However, the fact that noir works of a quality that can be called art works have been produced since the 1990s is an undeniable hope for today's film fans who are looking for adult entertainment and art.

Text: Kei Onodera

A film critic who travels around writing for online media and magazines, aiming to become a movie sage. He conveys the "deep" content of movies from various angles in an easy-to-understand way. Twitter: @kmovie

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"LA Confidential"

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Released by: Walt Disney Japan

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