City of Lies

2018
15
1h 52m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

22K

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Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies (2018)

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Police Procedural Political Thriller True Crime Biography Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G.

Director
- Brad Furman
Writers
- Randall Sullivan
- Christian Contreras
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

22K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Brad Furman
Writers
- Randall Sullivan
- Christian Contreras
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trailer 2:20

City of Lies

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City of Lies Official Teaser Trailer (2021)

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City of Lies Official Teaser Trailer (2021)

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City of Lies Official Trailer (2021)

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Trivia
Voletta Wallace, Christopher Wallace's mother, plays herself in the film. She's in the scene with Johnny Depp in the coffee shop.

Goofs
You can see the crane, when Detective Poole walks around the gas station during the long take.

Quotes
Jack Jackson: Was he a good detective? Was he a good partner?
Detective Fred Miller: Russell Poole. One of the best. Younger guy, but from an older school than even I was from. Worked an honest shift. Lacked nuance. Follow orders to the point of insubordination.

Connections
References Captain America (1944)

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Featured review

8/10

Whitaker and Depp nail it

I won´t go into details of the plot, since it can be found in the description of the movie. Whitaker is outstanding in this movie imo. His natural performance and presence gives life and authenticity to the character of journalist Jack Jackson. Johnny Depp is a surprise. Playing the aging retired police officer Russell Poole, his performance is well balanced, reduced and dedicated to capture the truth of Poole´s ambition and motivation. Whitaker and Depp harmonize, and it shows in the dialogues between Jackson and Poole. Two outstanding actors in an ambitioned movie about a timeless subject: finding truth in a swamp of lies.