Crime Comedies II: The Nice Guys 👨🏼
In movie news: The final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker is here
👋 Happy Wednesday! You made it halfway through the week.
Today we’re continuing our week dedicated to crime comedies 🔫 with an overlooked and underrated gem from Shane Black.
If you missed Monday’s recommendation, you can see it here.
Okay, here’s day 2️⃣.
Today’s movie: The Nice Guys
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What it’s about: A down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Ryan Gosling) is hired to investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles. Along the way, he crosses paths with muscle-for-hire Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe). Together, they uncover a deeper conspiracy that takes them through the LA criminal underbelly.
Why it’s great: Director and writer Shane Black has a very specific sense of humor. It’s sharp, a little bit dark, a little bit silly, but it always catches you off guard. The banter between Gosling’s March and Crowe’s Healy is already reason enough to watch it. It’s the classic odd couple dynamic that’s amplified by both actors’ performances. Gosling, in particular, is a riot as a bumbling alcoholic that can never seem to catch a break. Plus, no other actor can scream or fall as hilariously as Gosling.
Details: 🎬 Shane Black // ⏳ 116 minutes // 🗓 2016 // 📺 Trailer
Fun fact: The movie is set in 1977. However, the soundtrack features songs that wouldn’t hav been released yet like “September” (1978) and “Get Down on It” (1982).
Also available on: Prime Video | iTunes | YouTube
In movie news: The final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker is here
⭐️ It’s been 42 years since the original Star Wars trilogy began. Now, the Skywalker Saga finally comes to a close with The Rise of Skywalker. Here’s the final trailer:
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Karl (@karl_delo)