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The Defective Detective
Lewis plays a Las Vegas policeman visiting his ex-wife in France, only to be caught up in the shenanigans of a group of art thieves. His ex-wife has remarried and her husband is undercover among the art thieves, carrying out an assignment given him by his superiors in the police force. Inevitably, the current husband and the ex-husband are bound to clash.
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Plot Summary
A jaded, alcoholic detective is assigned a seemingly open-and-shut case of a murdered socialite. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the city's elite. Haunted by his own past failures, he must confront his demons to bring the real killers to justice before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'The Defective Detective' received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its gritty atmosphere and lead performance, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark tone and others criticizing its bleak outlook.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its noir-inspired atmosphere and compelling lead performance.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.
Seen as a dark and brooding, though ultimately flawed, crime drama.
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Fun Fact
The lead actor reportedly lost 20 pounds and significantly reduced his alcohol intake during filming to better embody the detective's physical and mental decline.
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