Face

Detective Lt. Rick Santoro is a corrupt cop with a gambling problem and a penchant for expensive suits, living a life of moral ambiguity in Los Angeles. When a mysterious blind woman, Lena Madoyan, seeks his help to find her missing sister, Santoro finds himself entangled in a dangerous case involving the Italian mafia and a powerful kingpin named Julian Reng. As he delves deeper, Santoro must confront his own demons and the pervasive corruption within the LAPD.

Face, also known as "Night Falls on Manhattan", received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Tony Scott's stylish direction and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the plot convoluted and the film's tone inconsistent. Audience reception was generally lukewarm.

• Praised for its gritty atmosphere and De Niro's performance.
• Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes confusing narrative.
• Noted for Tony Scott's signature visual style.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent crime thriller, with many appreciating the acting, particularly from Robert De Niro. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit hard to follow, but the overall mood and action were often considered engaging.

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1991 film 'The Last Boy Scout' and was set to be directed by the film's writer, Shane Black, before Tony Scott took over and significantly reworked the script.