It acknowledges its inspirations and portrays them accurately. Essentially, this feels like a 1970s buddy-cop film, though arriving considerably later than that era. The main actors are exceptional standouts, performing admirably, and they’re backed by a strong supporting ensemble where no one disappoints. The humor is well-executed, the directing is solid, and the action sequences possess precisely the right leve…

Shane Black directed and co-wrote The Nice Guys with Anthony Bagarozzi, bringing together Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, and Angourie Rice. John Ottman and David Buckley composed the music, while Philippe Rousselot handled the cinematography. The film is set in 1977 Los Angeles, where a private eye and an enforcer find themselves investigating the disappearance of a young woman. The story asks if opposites can truly…

I’ve never really cared for Ryan Gosling’s work, but _The Nice Guys_ got surprisingly close to changing my mind. Shane Black's direction is excellent, with something for everyone, great acting, and a remarkable amount of humor—more than I’ve encountered in quite some time. Final rating:★★★½ - It’s definitely worth your while to check it out.

A genuinely surprising and enjoyable retro comedy! I first noticed this movie because of something I saw during this year's Oscars—it seemed like part of their promotional campaign. I went looking for more information, expecting another forgettable comedy along the lines of 'Daddy’s Home'. That’s why I didn’t even bother watching the previews, and now I regret that decision. It turned out to be a wonderful film, n…