Likewise it was interesting to watch Richie Roberts go about his routine. When he isn't chasing down leads or going to court for his divorce hearings, he is at night school studying to become a lawyer. He may be a little rough around the edges and not quite cut out for family life, but he has a tenacious belief in law and order, never backing down and going that extra mile to uncover the big picture.
Overall, the film is interesting. It has a definite sense of style, even if that sense of style is to believe it has a style. Does that make sense? It is aware of its attempts to be stylish. It is because of this self-awareness that the picture falters. It wants to be an important movie, but it fails to inject the character depth needed. Yes, the performances were strong and the story interesting, but I feel as if the surface has barely been scratched.
Bottom line. Yes, see this movie. Washington and Crowe give very good, if deja vu-inducing performances. The cinematography and direction are good. There is an illusion of depth, but it is just an entertaining character study. The Oscar buzz is still there, though I doubt it is completely deserving of it. Still, you could do much worse in a movie choice for the weekend. One last note, I did like the ending — it was not what I expected.
Recommended.
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