LA Confidential, the neo-noir crime thriller hailed as 'flawless' by fans and critics alike, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. The 1997 film, based on James Ellroy's novel of the same name, has achieved cult classic status and boasts a near-perfect 99 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film features an A-list ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger and Danny DeVito. Set in 1950s Los Angeles, it follows three police officers—Detective Lieutenant Exley (Pearce), Officer Wendell 'Bud' White (Crowe) and Detective Sergeant Jack Vincennes (Spacey)—as they investigate a mysterious murder at a downtown coffee shop, uncovering deep-seated corruption.
Directed by Curtis Hanson, LA Confidential received nine Academy Award nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger and Best Screenplay. It also earned 12 BAFTA nominations and five Golden Globe nods, with Basinger again winning Best Supporting Actress.
One reviewer described the film as 'the flawless ensemble... the masterfully written story, the vibrant yet gritty vision of 1950s LA—most everything clicks'. Another called it 'the thinking person's detective story', while fans have labelled it 'an instant classic' and 'the best film of the '90s'.
