I think *Black Rain* is seriously underrated within the buddy cop and dramatic noir genre. It’s a shame that many of the people involved—including Sir Ridley Scott, Michael Douglas, and a then-relatively unknown Hans Zimmer (who composed the music score)—are now far better known for their later work. The film feels lost to time, with a current TMDB rating of just over 60%, overshadowed by all their other successes…

It’s hard not to find Black Rain appealing; it’s simply a stylish police film. While its freshness faded relatively fast, overlooking that aspect makes it worthwhile. Ridley Scott is undeniably skilled at directing, and Michael Douglas delivers a strong performance.

This neo-noir thriller is skillfully crafted and boasts strong performances from Douglas, Garcia, and Takakura; Yûsaku Matsuda deserves particular recognition, as he participated in the film despite battling bladder cancer and tragically passed away at just 40 years old. While it doesn't quite reach the heights of Scott’s other films, the cinematography is excellent, thanks in part to Jan de Bont’s work behind the ca…

The credit listing “produced in association with Michael Douglas” before the director’s name (Ridley Scott) provides a strong indication of what to expect from this crime thriller. It's essentially a vehicle for and about Michael Douglas, and unfortunately, it doesn't quite succeed. He plays "Conklin," a New York police officer who isn’t exactly on the level. Along with his partner "Charlie" (Andy Garcia), he observe…

If you take something, you should put it to use. Black Rain was directed by Ridley Scott and written by Craig Bolotin and Warren Lewis. The film stars Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, Yusaku Matsuda and Tomisaburo Wakayama. Hans Zimmer composed the music, and Jan de Bont handled the cinematography. After New York officers Nick Conklin (Douglas) and Charlie Vincent (Garcia) apprehend a s…