The filmmaker Steven C. Miller has been delving, in recent years, into an action cinema summed up in shooting, bombing and brawling. This was the case with Assault on Power starring Bruce Willis, and it is repeated now with Line of Duty. Starring Aaron Eckhart (Thank You for Smoking) and Giancarlo Esposito (The Suspects), the feature film uses a thread of story to bring intense action scenes, full of chase, fights and running. This is how the movie should become a satisfactory entertainment for specific audiences, who don't want action stories full of intricate plots or the like. Line of Duty is a movie that goes straight to the point, without any fuss and not even paying attention to plot holes. It wants to excite with its action. And, with that, it should entertain the audience.
Named one of the 100 best films of the century by The New York Times. This film, loosely based on real events, depicts the pursuit of the so-called Zodiac Killer, a criminal who brought fear to the San Francisco region from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. The killer's influence was so pervasive that it inspired various works of fiction, such as the movie The Most Dangerous Game. In David Fincher's version, the investigation is told through intriguing and dynamic dialogue, while also recapturing the atmosphere of the time. The movie lacks in the details of the crimes, but makes up for it with its intelligence and search for solutions to the enigmatic letters left by the criminal.
In the 1980s and 1990s, cinema began to witness the emergence of erotic thrillers. These were stories based on mysteries and investigations, but with a flavor of sexuality and eroticism in scenes and situations. This is the case of Fatal Attraction, Sexual Harassment and Basic Instinct, one of the most iconic films of this movement. With Sharon Stone's classic leg-crossing scene, Paul Verhoeven's (of Showgirls and RoboCop) feature film tells the story of a policeman (Michael Douglas) falling into a web of seduction while investigating a murder. Although a bit banal in its conduct and in the conclusion of the plot, it is impossible not to be enchanted by the performances of Douglas (Wall Street) and Stone (Casino), who exude chemistry in every scene. A strange movie by today's standards, but still sensual until the very last scene.
It has become a classic of the police movie genre (especially for its ending) this movie starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Fincher (of The Social Network). Pitt plays a detective hunting a serial killer. But the game of cat and mouse goes down dark paths of the human mind.
First Shift is a crime film that delves into the intense and dangerous routine of two New York City police officers. The plot follows an experienced police officer and his new partner, Angela, during a turbulent day of work on the city streets. Directed by Uwe Boll, the film focuses on constant action and tense situations, showing how the police routine can change drastically at any moment. For those who enjoy urban thrillers and seeing behind the scenes of the police force, this is a must-see — full of tension and twists.