City of Lies (2018) movie poster

City of Lies (2018)

"The only thing more notorious than the crime, was the cover up."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 51%, MC: 44) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeThrillerDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (670 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
Metacritic
44
Cast
Johnny Depp as Russell Poole
Forest Whitaker as Jack Jackson
Toby Huss as Detective Fred Miller
Dayton Callie as Lieutenant O'Shea
Neil Brown Jr. as Rafael Perez
Shea Whigham as Frank Lyga
Xander Berkeley as Edwards
Louis Herthum as City Attorney Stone
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 670 votes. Critics gave it 48%.
Overview
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of City of Lies, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Brad Furman cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

City of Lies is a 2018 crime, thriller, drama film directed by Brad Furman. Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why.

In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. The film has been rated by 670 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, City of Lies delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. City of Lies (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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