The Little Things

A burnt-out detective, Joe "Deke" Deacon, is tasked with investigating a gruesome murder in Los Angeles. He teams up with Jim Baxter, a young and ambitious detective who quickly becomes entangled in the case. As they close in on the killer, Deke becomes increasingly obsessed with a series of unsolved murders from his past, blurring the lines between right and wrong and forcing him to confront his own demons.

The Little Things received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Denzel Washington and Jared Leto, as well as the film's atmospheric tension. However, many critics found the plot predictable and the ending unsatisfying, with some labeling it as a derivative neo-noir thriller.

• Praised for strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Denzel Washington and Jared Leto.

• Cited for its moody atmosphere and neo-noir sensibility.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot and an anticlimactic, unsatisfying ending.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Little Things are generally positive, with many viewers appreciating the suspenseful narrative and the compelling performances. Some users found the plot to be a bit slow-paced, but the overall conclusion and the moral ambiguity presented were often highlighted as thought-provoking elements.

Jared Leto's portrayal of the serial killer Albert Sparma involved him staying in character for the entire duration of the shoot, even when not filming, to maintain the character's unsettling aura.