The Nice Guys

Name: The Nice Guys
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: May 20, 2016
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: May 20, 2016 | R

Starring: Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling

Summary: In 1970s Los Angeles, down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Ryan Gosling) and hired enforcer Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power.

Director: Shane Black

Genre(s): Action, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 116 min

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Tomris Laffly

May 15, 2016

Ryan Gosling in a physical action-comedy? Whoever thought of the idea should be crowned genius of the year. With dynamite timing and uproarious gestures, Gosling mines his diverse abilities and becomes a blast in The Nice Guys. Read full review

Calvin Wilson

May 19, 2016

Is this a family film? No way. Does it include scenes that some may find painful to watch? You bet. Will you be entertained? Thoroughly. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

May 19, 2016

The porn, the drugs, the smog, the bad haircuts - you can play it for laughs or play it straight. With terrific performances from Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, Black does a little of both. The film is at once a nod to hard-boiled film noir and a send-up of it. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

May 18, 2016

The Nice Guys is funny enough when it sticks to its heroes — whether pinned in a tight spot or bickering with each other — that its less-than-compelling intrigues and digressions come as an acceptable trade-off. Read full review

David Edelstein

May 21, 2016

The Nice Guys has a nice feel: just slick enough to keep from falling apart, just brutal enough to keep from seeming inconsequential. Read full review

Kimberley Jones

May 18, 2016

I’m not sure I’ve laughed harder all year than at Gosling in a bathroom stall, accidentally dropping a lit cigarette down his pants leg. Read full review

Rex Reed

May 18, 2016

This one, by the jarringly untalented writer-director Shane Black, is merely violent, vulgar and stupid. Read full review

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Juttybomb

May 20, 2016

God man Golsing did it again! This guy is such a calculated actor, you can tell in the tiniest nuances he does in so many scenes, he's so detailed and his brilliant choices are definitely intential. Crowe performance is strong and his comedic timing is great! In fact the entire cast is soGod man Golsing did it again! This guy is such a calculated actor, you can tell in the tiniest nuances he does in so many scenes, he's so detailed and his brilliant choices are definitely intential. Crowe performance is strong and his comedic timing is great! In fact the entire cast is so strong, hats off to Angourie Rice for stealing the show and boxing with these big name actors in scenes. I saw the movie tonight in Hollywood California, and I drive a car from the 70's. Needless to say I definitely peeled out in the parking lot on the way out! Go see this film!… Expand

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RobBob99

May 21, 2016

Offbeat, hilarious and original, The Nice Guys is a refreshing take on the buddy cop genre with pitch perfect writing from Shane Black and unexpectedly great comedic performances from Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.

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moviemitch96

May 31, 2016

Shane Black delivers with this uproarious action comedy in the same vein as one of his previous films Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling made for one great on-screen pair and kept the film lively, fun, and just plain energetic from start to finish! Despite being a little allShane Black delivers with this uproarious action comedy in the same vein as one of his previous films Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling made for one great on-screen pair and kept the film lively, fun, and just plain energetic from start to finish! Despite being a little all over the place at times, the film was also quick-witted and never had a dull moment! Overall, this is definitely a fun and also very funny film worth checking out!… Expand

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TVJerry

May 24, 2016

Ryan Gosling plays a struggling private eye in 70s LA, who teams up with an enforcer (Russell Crowe) to solve a complicated case. While the dialogue is sometimes fun and the action is capable, it's Gosling's physical flair and comic timing that's the film's best asset (this would be noRyan Gosling plays a struggling private eye in 70s LA, who teams up with an enforcer (Russell Crowe) to solve a complicated case. While the dialogue is sometimes fun and the action is capable, it's Gosling's physical flair and comic timing that's the film's best asset (this would be no surprise if you saw him on "SNL"). He and Crowe have decent chemistry, but it's young Angourie Rice (as the adept daughter) who adds character appeal. While the dialogue is uneven and the momentum falters, it's an enjoyable attempt at a quirky buddy comedy (writer/director Shane Black is best known for his involvement with the "Lethal Weapon" series).… Expand

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EpicLadySponge

May 20, 2016

The 'Nice' Guys is usually the only movie worth watching this week. Don't pull out any reasons why, but just admit it and try to watch these so-called nice guys pull it out to the core.

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tropicAces

May 20, 2016

I love Shane Black. To me, his writing is on par with Aaron Sorkin. And I love Los Angeles, especially anything set in the past. So this should have been a homerun for me; but I walked out with my heart sunk.

It's not a *bad* movie, but it's nowhere near as funny as Black's previous worksI love Shane Black. To me, his writing is on par with Aaron Sorkin. And I love Los Angeles, especially anything set in the past. So this should have been a homerun for me; but I walked out with my heart sunk.

It's not a *bad* movie, but it's nowhere near as funny as Black's previous works (including IRON MAN 3) and the first half just isn't as engaging or interesting as it needs to be. There are nuggets of fun, and Gosling and Crowe play a great odd couple, but this was just nowhere near as enjoyable as it should have been.… Expand

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GinnyO

Jun 3, 2016

We walked out after seeing the young boy talking about the size of his - uh, male apparatus. Purely disgusting movie with bad language, off color jokes, sexual content, etc. Thank goodness the theatre gave us our money back. Would have expected much more from Ryan Gosling and RusselWe walked out after seeing the young boy talking about the size of his - uh, male apparatus. Purely disgusting movie with bad language, off color jokes, sexual content, etc. Thank goodness the theatre gave us our money back. Would have expected much more from Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe. There is no shame for them.… Expand

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