"L. A. Confidential" is another overrated Oscar-winning film which is currently #115 on IMDB's top 250 list for some unknown reason, probably because it is so self-referential to Hollywood. However this mediocre film is nowhere to be found on my own personal Top 250 list as it offers me nothing really new for the genre or any thought-provoking ideas. Though "Mulholland Falls" (the prior year's film which "L. A. Confidential" tries to ineffectively copy or spoof) is on my list at spot #125. "Mulholland Falls" is a much better film and I would recommend it instead; I know that's not the consensus but that is my belief. All I could think the whole time I was watching "L. A. Confidential" is why aren't I just watching "Mulholland Falls", why bother with a cheap imitation. While "L. A." is well made technically, it lacks heart and depth and feels like it's too invested in spoofing or winking at Hollywood and L. A. I also didn't care much for the music, storyline, or characters. I rate it a pedestrian 5/10.
Review of L.A. Confidential
