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Clyde Cooper is an interesting Noir film that follows the title character as he tries to find a mysterious woman for a rich tech investor. While the film has several small technical issues it wasn't enough to totally ruin the viewing experience. Fans of B-Movie Sci-Fi and similar films will enjoy this film as I did however the film is not for everyone and I'm sure there will be many that are turned off by the film's editing mistakes and odd story turns. You will know about half way through if this film is working for you can be a lot of fun when watching with like-minded friends.
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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
The film is the typical crime noir character play in full cookie cutter fashion, with a bit of that California neon afterglow. The story has all the familiar tropes and archetypesee you expect to find in P I melodrama. The brooding mancho detective, a parade of eccentric, mysteries suspect and side pieces, and a puzzle to put together.
The acting in "Clyde Cooper" is decent, all be it forgettable with Jordi Vilasuso being the only real character that comes alive both in writing and onscreen. Even with the stereotypical clichà (C) attributes, and misogynistic attitude, he still is commanding in his scenes. Plus he delivers such dialog cheese like a pro.
The film stays at a pretty even pace - slow burn. The action never really amps up to anything much, actually the energy set forth in the opening scene is lost in the first thirty minutes, and is never recaptured. There is a quality reveal at the end that manages to keep the element of surprise right up until it is shown. Overall "Clyde Cooper" , although told nicely with good production value, is slightly disappointing, but give it a once over
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Love Love loved this film! Saw it after the Hollywood BLVD awards and it was so refreshing. Original screenplay with such a unique take on where our world is headed.
