Dark Blue (2003)

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• familiar s

  
  Though the two of them are as different as chalk and cheese, this movie reminded of 'Training Day'. Kurt Russell excels in the role of a ruthless NYPD detective Eldon Perry. Scott Speedman is equally effective as his partner Bobby Keough, whose conscience doesn't agree… More
  Though the two of them are as different as chalk and cheese, this movie reminded of 'Training Day'. Kurt Russell excels in the role of a ruthless NYPD detective Eldon Perry. Scott Speedman is equally effective as his partner Bobby Keough, whose conscience doesn't agree with Eldon's methods of handling the criminals. The movie is an average police drama with not much action. It tries to weave too much in less than 2 hours duration of the movie, which makes it a bit messy and can cause distraction. Also the last half hour was very dull. Not highly recommended.

• Conner R

  
  Great neo-noir epic about crooked cops. Kurt Russell was great as always and really played with a different kind of role. The style of the film was truly unique. Who would've thought you could set such a story during the time of the Rodney King scandal, but it was done almost… More
  Great neo-noir epic about crooked cops. Kurt Russell was great as always and really played with a different kind of role. The style of the film was truly unique. Who would've thought you could set such a story during the time of the Rodney King scandal, but it was done almost flawlessly. Even though Ellroy refuses to have his name on the project, you can definitely see his brand of storytelling throughout the film.

• Al S

  
  A gripping, riveting and electrifying police thriller. An endlessly compelling and dazzeling film. Kurt Russel gives the performance of his career. If the film dosent mean much to you his performance is worth watching.

• Dean M

  
  Fine police drama of the case appears to be a typical shoot-and-lot until elite cop-unit detectives are assigned to investigate and their white boss and the city's black assistant police chief butt heads aimed a law-enforcement and judicial system teeming with corruption and… More
  Fine police drama of the case appears to be a typical shoot-and-lot until elite cop-unit detectives are assigned to investigate and their white boss and the city's black assistant police chief butt heads aimed a law-enforcement and judicial system teeming with corruption and bigotry.

• Aaron N

  
  Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: [to Maniac] You really think this bullet gives a shit how tough you are, big guy? This is a very decent cop movie made better by the fact that it stars Snake fucking Plisken and Marsellus Wallace. Kurt Russell is very good as a cop who bends the rules all… More
  Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: [to Maniac] You really think this bullet gives a shit how tough you are, big guy? This is a very decent cop movie made better by the fact that it stars Snake fucking Plisken and Marsellus Wallace. Kurt Russell is very good as a cop who bends the rules all the time and knows it. He is a dirty cop, but does so to protect and serve and feel better about his job as well. Ving Rhames steps in campaigning to fuck up everyone's plans and does so with authority. There are enough good moments to make this movie work as well as some real life drama intertwined with this movie the help things play out. The ending is also pretty neat. Maniac: I mean he got game. Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: Game? Mr. Kim? What's he play, Golf? Speak fucking English!

• Stephen E

  
  Aside from a couple parts, "Dark Blue" manages to be an exceptional crime drama. I don't understand why it was so badly received.

• Chris B

  
  "Dark Blue" is another violent and seedy look into the LAPD that showcases a number of questionable acts on the part of the police and while the story has been told before, Kurt Russell gives a strong performance giving it life. While the film flounders at times Russell… More
  "Dark Blue" is another violent and seedy look into the LAPD that showcases a number of questionable acts on the part of the police and while the story has been told before, Kurt Russell gives a strong performance giving it life. While the film flounders at times Russell doesn't and keeps the film moving along at a fast pace. The story deals with race and the Rodney King court case as the backdrop that heats everything up and finally reaches a boiling point when the jury gives a not guilty verdict. It deals with heavy subject matter and makes a pretty solid watch but there are better films of the same genre such as "L.A. Confidential" but if you're a fan of these types of films then this makes an entertaining watch.

• Alec B

  
  Kurt Russell is undeniably great in this but for a film to be set against the backdrop of the 1992 L.A. riots without really exploring the causes, what occurred, and the aftermath seems like a cheat. Not that the film exploits them in any way but its common knowledge that the LAPD had… More
  Kurt Russell is undeniably great in this but for a film to be set against the backdrop of the 1992 L.A. riots without really exploring the causes, what occurred, and the aftermath seems like a cheat. Not that the film exploits them in any way but its common knowledge that the LAPD had and continues to have major corruption problems and in order for a film about that to be really compelling it has to dig deeper than just pointing out that corruption is a problem.

• Stephen E

  
  Aside from having a predictable storyline, "Dark Blue" manages to be an exceptional crime drama bolstered by a strong central performance from Kurt Russell. I don't understand why it was so badly received.

• Kyle S

  
  Very cool movie. Not alot of special effects, explosions, or amazing gun sequences...but it's all made up for in twists and character development. It does have some action, but then whole movie just has a very cool feel to it. It is based off a James Ellroy novel. Ellroy is one… More
  Very cool movie. Not alot of special effects, explosions, or amazing gun sequences...but it's all made up for in twists and character development. It does have some action, but then whole movie just has a very cool feel to it. It is based off a James Ellroy novel. Ellroy is one of my favorite authors, along with Elmore Leonard. The screenplay was written by David Ayer, one of my favorite writter/directors, yet the movie was directed by Ron Shelton. The film stars Kurt Russel and Scott Speedman as partners, working for the LAPD. Brendan Gleeson plays their corupt boss, and Ving Rhames plays the Assistant Chief trying to take them down. Michael Michelle is Speedman's love interest, and Rhames' assistant. Rapper Kurupt and Dash Mihok both play petty criminals, and junkies. Lolita Davidovich is Russel's wife, and Rhames' wife is played by Khandi Alexander. Jonathan Banks is a higher-up of even Gleeson, who helps them out with information from the top. Rapper Master P plays an informer to Russel and Speedman. The music is really good and constantly keeps you on edge. It is kind of symbolic, that both Kurt Russel and Ving Rhames, both trying to make things right end up losing their wives. At the end they share a moment looking out at the city on fire, talking, and reflecting on everything.

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