The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys

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The Nice Guys

2016
Movie
116 min
English

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic70
Google Users82%
Director: Shane BlackGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

In 1977 Los Angeles, a gruff private eye and a hired muscle with a broken arm reluctantly team up to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young woman and the subsequent death of a porn star. As they delve deeper, they uncover a vast conspiracy involving the auto industry and the adult film business, leading to a series of increasingly dangerous and hilarious encounters.

Critical Reception

The Nice Guys was generally well-received by critics, who praised its witty script, strong performances from the lead actors, and its blend of humor and action. While it didn't achieve massive box office success, it has since gained a cult following for its unique style and memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hilarious buddy-cop dynamic and sharp, witty dialogue.

  • Applauded for its stylish 1970s setting and creative action sequences.

  • Noted for Ryan Gosling's comedic performance and Russell Crowe's gruff charm.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and the chemistry between the main actors, particularly Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining ride with a satisfyingly convoluted plot.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Shane Black, famously wrote the dialogue for Lethal Weapon and directed Iron Man 3.

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3 reviews
John Chard

John Chard

Waltons, Poronography, Tricky Dicky, Hitler, Equanimity, Bumble Bees ... And Stuff! The Nice Guys is directed by Shane Black and Black co-writes the screenplay with Anthony Bagarozzi. It stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling and Angourie Ric...

Gimly

Gimly

I've never been a Ryan Gosling fan. No movie ever before has come as close to turning me around in that than _The Nice Guys_. Director Shane Black is in top form with broad appeal, terrific performances, and honestly more humour than any...

Reno

Reno

> An unexpected and thoroughly entertained retro comedy! It all began from this year's Oscars, I saw this pair for the first time and I knew its their film promotion strategy. So I went to look for the full details and I thought I'll end...