Black & White
Chris O'Brien, devote Catholic and rookie cop with LAPD, is assigned to partner with the hard-edged, street-smart Nora Hugosian. A serial killer is loose, and all the victims are low-life guys whom Nora has dealt with. So, when the tire tracks of a police car are found at a murder scene, she's the prime suspect of internal affairs investigator Simon Hertzel...
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Plot Summary
A police detective is haunted by the unsolved murder of his former lover and becomes obsessed with finding the killer. His investigation leads him into a complex web of deceit, corruption, and twisted relationships within the city's elite. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, forcing him to confront his own demons and the dark secrets of the past.
Critical Reception
Black & White received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from Robert Downey Jr., while others criticized its convoluted plot and predictable twists. The film struggled to find a wide audience and is often considered a lesser-known entry in the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Robert Downey Jr.'s intense performance.
- Criticized for a convoluted and uninspired plot.
- The film's dark atmosphere and noir elements were noted, but ultimately deemed insufficient.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but based on available information, viewers found the film to be an uneven thriller with a strong lead performance that couldn't quite save a weak narrative.
Fun Fact
Robert Downey Jr. and Natasha Henstridge had previously worked together on the film 'The Whole Nine Yards' (released in 2000, but filmed earlier).
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