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The Little Things
Fourteen-year-old George has to find her own way to celebrate her birthday when everyone else forgets it.
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Plot Summary
A burnt-out detective, deeply troubled by his past, is sent to Los Angeles for a job that goes disastrously wrong. While there, he teams up with a younger, ambitious detective who is eager to prove himself. As they delve deeper into a serial killer case, the older detective finds himself becoming increasingly obsessed with the killer's methods, blurring the lines between hunter and prey.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'The Little Things' received a mixed to positive reception. Reviewers praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Denzel Washington and Rami Malek, and the tense atmosphere. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or derivative of other crime thrillers, and the ending divisive.
What Reviewers Say
Denzel Washington delivers a compelling performance as a haunted detective.
The film effectively builds suspense and a dark, noir atmosphere.
Some critics felt the narrative relied too heavily on familiar genre tropes, and the conclusion was unsatisfying.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the strong performances from the lead actors and the gripping suspense the film offered. However, a segment of viewers expressed disappointment with the pacing in certain parts and felt the resolution of the central mystery could have been more impactful.
Fun Fact
The film was originally developed in the early 1990s with Steven Spielberg attached to direct and Danny Glover set to star.
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