In 1988 Robert Duvall and Sean Penn were cast in this gritty but melodramatic crime film set in the slums of Los Angeles. The film also features a relatively unknown Don Cheadle.
Directed by Dennis Hopper, this film takes a look at the gang war in L.A. through the eyes of a seasoned veteran (Duvall) and the rookie (Penn) as they conflict in their styles of police work. The film feels gritty and the language and visuals seem overdone in an attempt to make things realistic. The acting of the two main characters is what makes this a film worth watching. The conflict between the two seems very genuine and works well as the two try to work together.
The soundtrack is also interesting. For someone who grew up in the 80s there are a lot of songs to remember. The film also features a lot of early rap which lends itself to the theme of the film quite well.
If you're a fan of Boyz N The Hood you might enjoy this film. It's definitely not a "feel good" movie though.
I give it a 3.2 out of 5 stars.
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