Memorable, crazy movie

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

But some materials given to Ryan Gosling were just bad. Still a very entertaining movie to watch though.

Although it appears as a pilot for a TV series (since it screams for sequel(s)), this movie can remain "as is". It is fun to watch, most of the time something happens, some dark jokes and the "dynamic duo". Mr. Gosling finally shows his acting abilities (pretty good, for that matter) and Mr. Crowe' s art is not affected by aging. On the contrary. He does not have to be some Roman general to do his job with excellency. Story is a bit mumbo-jumbo, but direction is good. Also, the Australian girl (Angourie Rice) has a bright future, if she does not blow it. Yaya DaCosta is beautiful and Ms. Basinger still has it. All in all, worth your time. Go for it.

I was cracking up just watching the trailer plus it's not one of those movies where they put all the good parts in the trailer and the rest sucks (though they do put a lot of the good parts in the trailer)

'The Nice Guys (2016)' is an under-seen gem from Shane Black, a 'buddy-cop' detective comedy with a seventies setting and an eighties sensibility. It is highly entertaining throughout, with funny dialogue that feels natural to the characters, a well-told central mystery, an unconventional plot, a few genuinely laugh-out-loud moments and some great realistic action. It is a blast from beginning to end, one that only gets better on a second viewing. This is easily one of the most enjoyable films of 2016. 8/10