"Dark Blue" is a compelling depiction of corruption among the LAPD. The main reason to check it out is Kurt Russell, who gives a remarkable performance. This oughtta show all those critics and audiences who regard him as a bad actor, who plays one-dimensional characters. He adds much dimension to the character of Eldon Perry, a hugely conflicted man. Brendan Gleeson is one of my favorite actors, outside the U.S., so it was a delight to see his portrayal of Jack Van Meter. Lolita Davidovich, who plays Russell's wife, gives a complex performance herself despite the fact that she's only in a few scenes. Michael Michele shows that she's much more than a pretty face (though she's definitely that as well) in a strong performance. On the other hand, newcomer Scott Speedman is mediocre as Russell's naive partner. I usually like Ving Rhames, and though he maintains a powerful screen presence, his performance in this film is one-note as he recites every line of dialogue in a monotone, hardly showing a glimmer of emotion.
My score: 7 (out of 10)
My score: 7 (out of 10)