The Nice Guys
Warner Bros. | Release Date: May 20, 2016
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
The Nice Guys is a film that keeps getting better every time you watch it. Writer/director Shane Black is at the top of his game with one of his smartest, wittiest scripts -- elevated further by a terrific cast with some fantastic chemistry.
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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021
This is a crime action comedy, with some mystery elements and themes including good cop/bad cop (in as much as the film has a buddy cop type feel to it, although strictly speaking they are P.Is rather than cops), corruption,This is a crime action comedy, with some mystery elements and themes including good cop/bad cop (in as much as the film has a buddy cop type feel to it, although strictly speaking they are P.Is rather than cops), corruption, childhood/adolescent maturity and conspiracy.

The comedy is quite funny - it is relatively sharp and witty and I liked how the female characters, both younger and older ones, were quite prepared to defend themselves against sexist remarks and the like. This film, while regarded as an action crime film, which I guess it is really, features comparitively relatively little in the way of fast paced, special effects laden scenes and is more dialogue heavy but the script isn't half bad and there are a few scenes whereby things suddenly change and the pace heightens, if but for a while. It is slower in the first half of the film rather than the 2nd half but I enjoyed both parts of the film really.

I think it'd be fair to say that this is relatively mad cap in terms of the plot and some of the situations that characters find themselves in. It very much looks the part of a film set in the 70s, with the film titles appearing in a bright 'funky' font that I could well imagine being popular in that decade - then there is the interior decor, some of which is undeniably 70s (think bright, colourful, patterned wallpapers and the like). In general the film is somewhat slick and stylish and it works well mainly due to the cast, with the two main characters doing a good job of bouncing witticisms off each other.

So, as far as the cast are concerned, the two main roles are played by Russell Crowe (as Jackson Healy) and Ryan Gosling (as Holland March). As I say, I felt that they both gave pretty solid performances, seeming to be relatively believable in their roles as rough and tumble private investigators, with a slight gumshoe/detective feel about them, although they look visually less (negligibly anyway) identifiable as ones. Having said that I thought Russell Crowe gave the better performance - he has a rough timbre and looked/seemed perhaps more the part of a rebellious detective type. The other main character is Holly March, played by Angourie Rice. Holly is Jacksons teenage daughter - I liked the fact that the two of them were in a battle of wits of sorts. She is both quite clever and headstrong. Other cast members present include Yaya DaCosta as Tally, Lois Smith as Mrs. Glenn and Kim Basinger as Judith Kuttner.

The music featured is pretty typical of detective, crime/(film) noir type films, although there wasn't a large number of tracks played, going from what I remember. Tracks featured include September by Earth, Wind and Fire, Boogie Nights also by Earth, Wind and Fire and Jive Talkin' by The Bee Gees.

Content wise, this film features strong language, sex references (as is fairly inevitable given the plot) and partial nudity but no explicit pornography footage is shown, there is some moderate violence present, with bloody injuries being clearly shown and also characters are shown taking drugs. Due to this content, the film has been given a 15 rating.

As far as the camerawork is concerned, its relatively smooth and slick, which goes with the rest of the film. I don't think there are any scenes which especially jumped out at me as being worth a mention for the camerawork alone but I appreciated that it wasn't especially shaky, like in other films.

Overall I found this to be an entertaining, witty film with a good cast and good characterisations, so yes, I would recommend it. I liked how the two main characters got on together and I liked how mad cap the plot was - its hardly an entirely new film, as far as the plot goes but for what it is, its a decent watch, so I'd recommend it on that basis.… Expand
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MunknjetMar 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the worst movies I have seen to date. Nice Guys is a 2016 movie staring Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling, who are two detectives in the 1970s. That's all I can say about this film right after watching it. The plot was one of the worst ever **** written. They try and save a girl because she went missing and now shes in a porn video and now its a environmental message? What the **** The film was funny at some points and had me chuckle for a slight second, otherwise there isn't anything else that really worth watching. Good and bad acting all around, more on the bad side. This film didn't even make sense for a comedy film and I aint never watching this **** **** again. Waste of time. Props to Russel for a half decent, Daryl Dixol like performance that was the best part of this "Comedy film"… Expand
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ChunkDumpDec 23, 2020
Russell Crowe whoops Ryan Gosling's ass in this search and rescue comedy. with ryans loss sense of smell and Russells aggressive nature works just right.
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FatherBen96Sep 7, 2020
Great buddy cop picture with plenty of action and laughs.
Gosling's got great range!
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RobwinzJul 28, 2020
The Nice Guys has got a great story which is set in the 70s and it's about these two hitmen trying to find the whereabouts of this lass who was a big pornstar. Also, the movie's got some great acting from all the cast, especially HollandThe Nice Guys has got a great story which is set in the 70s and it's about these two hitmen trying to find the whereabouts of this lass who was a big pornstar. Also, the movie's got some great acting from all the cast, especially Holland March (Ryan Gosling) and Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) they've got some great chemistry together on set. Finally, the movie's got a lot of action scenes throughout and they are very clever and the movie's even got some funny scenes throughout, which had me dying of laughter. Also, this movie has got some god damn smooth camera work which I noticed and it's even got some beautiful cinematography throughout from Philippe Rousselot. Overall, the movie's got very well developed characters and the characters are enjoyable throughout. The movie's even got lots of action, lots of funny moments, great cinematography and a great 70s soundtrack which I loved from start to finish, it's honestly worth the watch.… Expand
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Mitya64Jul 2, 2020
Хорошая криминал комедия в стиле 80х. Очень понравилась игра Райана Гослинга
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Sahand_ZangenehJun 3, 2020
A stupid movie.... it had nothing to say and nothing to like. I don't know why people wasting their time watching this
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KelvinSelimorJun 3, 2020
The Nice Guys. Who is the bad detective here? Great comedy with action elements. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling teammates look amazing. I hope to see them in one movie sometime in the future.
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AWESOM-0Apr 3, 2020
I love this movie, when Shane Black is on, he’s on. Kiss kiss bang bang is one of my favorite movies of all time and Nice guys captures everything I love about KKBB. Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe are awesome in their roles and Angourie RiceI love this movie, when Shane Black is on, he’s on. Kiss kiss bang bang is one of my favorite movies of all time and Nice guys captures everything I love about KKBB. Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe are awesome in their roles and Angourie Rice kills it as the daughter.… Expand
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TyranianFeb 28, 2020
Funny although fairly farcical but Crowe and Gosling turn in quality performances.
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DjakeirMar 12, 2019
The Nice Guys is an excellent comedy, with a gripping story line and likeable characters. I will never get sick of re-watching this film. It doesn't need a huge analysis into the movie it just needs to be watched and enjoyed.
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ryu9376Jan 20, 2019
Can't believe I waited to watch this film... it was great... Gosling & Crowe work surprisingly well together... and Rice, the young lady who played Gosling's daughter, was a very pleasant surprise.
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CinefluxJan 4, 2019
One of the best comedy, the best buddy movie, more Shane, please more, I want see the next
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OnaskOct 19, 2018
Una comedia muy desenfadada con gags a cascoporro y un dúo protagonista que son uña y carne. Muy divertida y con una gran interpretación por parte de ambos actores principales. Sin duda una buena película para echar unas buenas risas.Una comedia muy desenfadada con gags a cascoporro y un dúo protagonista que son uña y carne. Muy divertida y con una gran interpretación por parte de ambos actores principales. Sin duda una buena película para echar unas buenas risas. Recomendada.… Expand
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AndrewBurgeSep 22, 2018
'The Nice Guys' is a pretty cool film. But then again, when the director's name is Shane Black is hard for it not to be. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are a match made in heaven as the two unorthodox detectives Jackson Healy and Holland'The Nice Guys' is a pretty cool film. But then again, when the director's name is Shane Black is hard for it not to be. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are a match made in heaven as the two unorthodox detectives Jackson Healy and Holland March as they investigate the disappearance of a young girl and the death of a pornstar.

This film's neo-noire concepts are stylish and funny. The 70's vibe is captured beautifully as the plot twists and turns multiple times. What starts with a break-in by window-smashing ends with a religious call in about 30 seconds. If you don't know what I'm on about you are missing out one of the funniest and self-deprecating scenes in recent years. Speaking of funny, Ryan Gosling's Holland March is one of the funniest film characters I've ever seen. His embarrassing failures often get him into trouble or sometimes they just ridicule him. But leave it to Gosling to take all this in style.

So, 'The Nice Guys' is definitely funny. Yet it has moments of unnecessary moral crisis and pretentious ambition. Holly March (Angourie Rice), Holland's underage daughter is viewed as an intellectually gifted soon-to-be detective and is put in awkward situations even watching an adult film in a scene. This would not be such a problem, but it feels like even the film pushes her development away so, why even bother? You know her character starts to ruin the pace and likability when you feel relieved the plot is moving away from her.

In the end, 'The Nice Guys' brings a funny and slick retro twist on the seriousness and mystery of the noire genre. Gosling and Crowe's chemistry feels almost like a serious dad rolling his eyes at his son's shenanigans, their interactions even with other characters giving a 'Big Lebowski' trope. Now only if the film wouldn't break these moments with its out-of-place moral machinations.… Expand
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WhiskeyStoriesSep 20, 2018
The Nice Guys reminded me a bit too much of another film of Shane Black, one of my favourite movies: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. This bothered me quite a lot initially, but after watching it a couple of times I've come to appreciate the film more.The Nice Guys reminded me a bit too much of another film of Shane Black, one of my favourite movies: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. This bothered me quite a lot initially, but after watching it a couple of times I've come to appreciate the film more. It's far from KKBB'S excellence, but it still delivers. Many jokes didn't work for me and I found the story to be stretched too thin by the end, but Ryan Gosling is fantastic in it, so it's worth a watch for him alone. He brought one of the best comedic performances of the year and had wonderful chemistry with Crowe. I would definitely watch a sequel with these two in the future.… Expand
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SrPepeSep 8, 2018
Se supone que esta película es una comedia pero no tiene absolutamente nada de divertida, no me gusto y seguro la olvide pronto.
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DudeFromIcelandSep 6, 2018
It's a shame this film didn't do better at the box office, I'm sure we would have gotten a sequel. If you love buddy cop style movies then this film should be right up your alley.

Great chemistry between the two leads, good comedy and funIt's a shame this film didn't do better at the box office, I'm sure we would have gotten a sequel. If you love buddy cop style movies then this film should be right up your alley.

Great chemistry between the two leads, good comedy and fun action. Ryan Gosling in particular excels in his comedic heavy role as the drunk PI, Holland March.… Expand
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tiparAug 28, 2018
Not the big movie I was expecting. Some laughs but once the resolution started I just stopped watching.
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YungKangJun 18, 2018
Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling's on-screen chemistry is of course the main draw of the film and they execute their roles almost flawlessly, but the plot and character arcs unfortunately do little to capitalize on the potential of the era itRussel Crowe and Ryan Gosling's on-screen chemistry is of course the main draw of the film and they execute their roles almost flawlessly, but the plot and character arcs unfortunately do little to capitalize on the potential of the era it chooses to stylistically draw itself from.… Expand
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Highlander372May 21, 2018
The Nice Guys will become a cult classic one day. I just know it. This is arguably Shane Black’s best movie he’s ever directed so far. I wish he could make a sequel. That would be awesome!
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
The Nice Guys was a 2016 release written and directed by Shane Black. It follows a private detective and a muscle guy as they find themselves taking on a job together. The Nice Guys is a film I really wish had done well at the box officeThe Nice Guys was a 2016 release written and directed by Shane Black. It follows a private detective and a muscle guy as they find themselves taking on a job together. The Nice Guys is a film I really wish had done well at the box office because it really is an enjoyable movie, and I feel like whenever a movie like this one disappoints at the box office the studios get skittish about making another one similar to it. Anyway, it already had an intriguing story, but the chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe is what makes this movie so good. They are the perfect duo for a movie like this. Add in the 1970s vibe and everything just comes together perfectly. The only reason why I haven't given this movie a higher rating is because the third act is pretty typical for a movie like this. There's nothing ground breaking or particularly great about it, but in the end that's okay because the acting and comedy is so great.… Expand
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spencieMar 15, 2018
My favorite buddy cop movie, The Nice Guys is incredible! Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have great chemistry and the dialogue is so great! This movie is hilarious and charming as hell, the action scenes are great and the story isMy favorite buddy cop movie, The Nice Guys is incredible! Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have great chemistry and the dialogue is so great! This movie is hilarious and charming as hell, the action scenes are great and the story is interesting. There wasn't a single moment where I was bored, which is very rare. Shane Black is a hell of a director and I'd love to see him do a sequel to this.… Expand
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amheretojudgeFeb 9, 2018
how do you like my car..

The Nice Guys Ryan Gosling is amazing in physical comedy and Russell Crowe is hysterical in verbal sparring and together they make a good team with great chemistry but unfortunately not a good film. The Nice Guys ishow do you like my car..

The Nice Guys

Ryan Gosling is amazing in physical comedy and Russell Crowe is hysterical in verbal sparring and together they make a good team with great chemistry but unfortunately not a good film. The Nice Guys is the same old buddy cop movie contrary to what they might try to project by complex plot which gets redundant as soon as the soul of the movie starts to fade off after the first act. Shane Black uses his amusing perspective on twisitng the plot and turning the tables which comes off funny and smart simultaneously resulting into some of the best sequences possible (Ryan investigating the kid is hysterical). As mentioned earlier, Ryan and Russell makes a fabulous duo, something that you might aspire to watch again, if they come up with something better. The Nice Guys has a genuine reason behind it making the audience rooting for the lovable characters but falls flat on its face after the second act leading into the same old action sequences until it gets exhausting.… Expand
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JyroJyroAug 23, 2017
The Nice Guys is the latest endeavour to join the recent bandwagon of films and TV shows set in the 70's - and it is a great display of middle-aged nostalgia triumphing over present-day youth lunacy. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have aThe Nice Guys is the latest endeavour to join the recent bandwagon of films and TV shows set in the 70's - and it is a great display of middle-aged nostalgia triumphing over present-day youth lunacy. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have a surprising amount of chemistry here, and it's entertaining to watch the understated hilarity ensue. Its just a shame the central story is so forgettable.… Expand
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drlowdonOct 23, 2017
When a porn star is killed private investigator Holland March (Gosling) and “enforcer” Jackson Healey (Crowe) are thrown together to find a missing girl who everyone seems to want dead.

These “buddy movies” rely largely on the chemistryWhen a porn star is killed private investigator Holland March (Gosling) and “enforcer” Jackson Healey (Crowe) are thrown together to find a missing girl who everyone seems to want dead.

These “buddy movies” rely largely on the chemistry between the central pairing and fortunately Gosling and Crowe, along with the excellent Angourie Rice as March’s thirteen year old daughter, are great together. This chemistry makes for some genuinely funny moments and along with a host of well shot action scenes this makes for a fun and entertaining movie. My only minor gripe is the fact that the actual plot isn’t all that interesting and I’d personally rather have just spent more time with the main characters.… Expand
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badgerryan19May 19, 2017
Fantastic movie. Great chemistry between Gosling and Crowe. Hilarious dialogue and an interesting plot. And of course the fantastic villain John Boy. The way this movie finishes i can definitely see this movie turning into a franchise.
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SquaredRenApr 23, 2017
Awesome crime movie based on the 70's. The comedy here is all over the place, and well done. The action & shooting scenes are good and at the same time funny. Russell Crowe & Ryan Gosling did a fantastic job as the main characters, and theAwesome crime movie based on the 70's. The comedy here is all over the place, and well done. The action & shooting scenes are good and at the same time funny. Russell Crowe & Ryan Gosling did a fantastic job as the main characters, and the big surprise actress Angourie Rice. Go watch this film, it's just too good.… Expand
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sanyrubApr 16, 2017
Enjoyable film that maybe you don´t expect. It reminded me of Kiss Kiss Ban Bang. Definitely that type of movie. I don´t care much about Russel Crow these days but Ryan Goslin carries the film pretty well. Overall, there´s story to follow andEnjoyable film that maybe you don´t expect. It reminded me of Kiss Kiss Ban Bang. Definitely that type of movie. I don´t care much about Russel Crow these days but Ryan Goslin carries the film pretty well. Overall, there´s story to follow and several very funny moments. Not many films like this these days. Recommendable.… Expand
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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017
A spirited period cop-comedy whose twisty storyline and refreshing smattering of slapstick comedy makes for enjoyable rainy-day viewing but is ultimately quite forgettable.
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SomePersonaFeb 6, 2017
This movie feels and fits very comfortably in its saturated seventies setting. The two leads as well as the supporting actors are great, and the movie is really smart and funny.
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LaskeudeungJan 27, 2017
Terkejut , Crowe dan Gosling bisa juga main komedi. Kualitas akting sebagai komedian juga bener - bener ga seperti pemula. Ditambah plot dan alur yang emang unik, film ini tidak hanya membawa kejutan dari kedua bintangnya tapi juga betul -Terkejut , Crowe dan Gosling bisa juga main komedi. Kualitas akting sebagai komedian juga bener - bener ga seperti pemula. Ditambah plot dan alur yang emang unik, film ini tidak hanya membawa kejutan dari kedua bintangnya tapi juga betul - betul berkesan. Clap ! Clap !… Expand
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TheQuietGamerJan 20, 2017
The key strength of the movie comes from it's characters. Gosling and Crowe give two fantastic performances. The former being the standout in my opinion. His goofy, screw up character brings the majority of the laughs as he clumsily (orThe key strength of the movie comes from it's characters. Gosling and Crowe give two fantastic performances. The former being the standout in my opinion. His goofy, screw up character brings the majority of the laughs as he clumsily (or rather, drunkenly) stumbles his way through ever scenario in some of the most absurd and hilarious ways possible. Crowe plays the brute with a hidden heart of gold. A role that, while perhaps familiar, suits him perfectly. His more grounded and serious character gives the movie that excellent sense of balance and surprising chemistry between it's two leads. Plus Crowe is actually funnier than one may think.

Of course it also helps that the movie is incredibly clever. Shane Black seems to be able to find jokes at every turn. These two down on their luck heroes are involved in situations that are just as comedic as they are dangerous. And believe me, there's plenty of danger. Bullets fly and hitmen are around every corner. One of the areas where Crowe particularly shines is in the action.

The Nice Guys is a welcome throwback to both the buddy cop/detective movies of yesteryear as well as the 70's as a whole. It's wealth of new ideas keep it from feeling like just a nostalgic retread. It's just a laugh riot with a lot of style and good ideas. The memorable performances from the two leads alone makes it worth a watch, but when you mix in all the other great stuff happening onscreen, well this movie is practically a don't miss experience.

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TheApplegnomeJan 13, 2017
'The Nice Guys' is a disappointing but well directed film with weird and enjoyable characters. The humor didn’t work for me all the way throughout the film, but when it did; it really did! The film shines all due to Russell Crowe & Ryan'The Nice Guys' is a disappointing but well directed film with weird and enjoyable characters. The humor didn’t work for me all the way throughout the film, but when it did; it really did! The film shines all due to Russell Crowe & Ryan Gosling’s stunning performance & natural chemistry. I however found the plot a bit uneven. They kept going from different locations and characters, to different plot lines over and over -- the movie lost my interest after the first act and didn't pay off until the ending. I expected more of this action/thriller/comedy. The cinematography, editing and the awesome and relatable characters are however a gigantic plus. Personal rating: 63/100
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TLHGJan 6, 2017
Awesome movie!! This is the kind of movie that you can watch at any moment and with almost anyone (leave those extreme politically correct friends out of this party, just because of one or two jokes that are in there). I loved every singleAwesome movie!! This is the kind of movie that you can watch at any moment and with almost anyone (leave those extreme politically correct friends out of this party, just because of one or two jokes that are in there). I loved every single aspect of this movie! It is extremely funny, involving, well-crafted, and has good replay value! Oh, and forget La la land, this is Gosling's best performance!… Expand
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YorkManJan 3, 2017
Shane Black directs what is, in effect, a rephrasing of his earlier film 'Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang'
Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling star as two mis-matched guys with a de rigeur 'dark past' who become embroiled in a search for the daughter ofShane Black directs what is, in effect, a rephrasing of his earlier film 'Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang'
Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling star as two mis-matched guys with a de rigeur 'dark past' who become embroiled in a search for the daughter of the head of the Department of Justice, and her involvement in a porn film which has caused everyone else involved in it to wind up dead.

Set in the hedonistic days of 1977, in an eternally Sunny Los Angeles, the film moves along at a reasonable pace, and the set pieces all work well in giving the audience enough information to understand, but not feeling the need to force huge amounts of exposition so as to spell it all out.

Crowe and Gosling have undeniable chemistry, the script is tight, and the young Angourie Rice steals every scene she's in as Gosling's 13 year old daughter.
Throw in a fantastic pseudo 70's musical score, and enough disco/funk hits to create a very listenable to on its own soundtrack, and you've got an excellent adult-themed, buddy comedy movie.

So, what's not so good? Well, the movie does dispense with a lot of the 'nastier' elements of the world of Los Angeles at that time. With scenes at what are effectively sex parties, there's some nudity, but no actual sex going on, nor are there any piles of cocaine being snorted! Add to that a very sterile environment (something that bugs me in pretty much any film set in the past), where every car is pristine and beautifully clean and waxed, everyone is coiffured and immaculately turned out.

So, worth watching? Definitely! Just take it as what it is, a fun, profane movie with a twist here and there and a hint that there might be a sequel just before the end credits roll.… Expand
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thedaywalkerJan 2, 2017
Probably one of the most underrated movies of the year, fun, great story, lovable characters, and quite different if you ask me, Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe compliment each other and it's great
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MidAirManDec 29, 2016
I absolutely loved this movie. The movie has many call backs in the movie to earlier scenes and maintains its tone throughout. Gosling and Crowe are an odd couple that works and well at that. They both have their moments to shine and do aI absolutely loved this movie. The movie has many call backs in the movie to earlier scenes and maintains its tone throughout. Gosling and Crowe are an odd couple that works and well at that. They both have their moments to shine and do a great job. The comedy is on point and the movie feels like its in the 70s. Its one thing to choose a time frame, but its another to nail it and they did. Personally I hope they make a second one and these two get to find more trouble. Also Goslings daughter in the film did a fantastic job. She had strong presence in her scenes and really conveyed the witty wise cracking daughter of the sleazy detective.… Expand
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sjultiDec 1, 2016
The actors where great Ryan Gosling and Rusell Crowe killed it but the story and the plot where forgettable and not that good, the plot was really confusing
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Meth-dudeNov 13, 2016
The cinematography was beautiful, the soundtrack was good, the acting was great, the movie was funny and the story was interesting. The Nice Guys is without a doubt, one of 2016's best movie.
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ReubenIsAGodOct 31, 2016
Just t the point the film really lacks an emotional punch. Its a great film, the comedy is hilarious, the acting is sensational and the characters have so much character and chemistry. But the third act really needed more of a punch, moreJust t the point the film really lacks an emotional punch. Its a great film, the comedy is hilarious, the acting is sensational and the characters have so much character and chemistry. But the third act really needed more of a punch, more stakes or something.… Expand
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AmayiiOct 21, 2016
I was looking for a movie to fall asleep to after a long day. I ended up laughing out loud many times during the movie. Now I am wide awake and unable to fall asleep. 10/10 will watch this movie again!

On a more serious note, I really likeI was looking for a movie to fall asleep to after a long day. I ended up laughing out loud many times during the movie. Now I am wide awake and unable to fall asleep. 10/10 will watch this movie again!

On a more serious note, I really like how they have used physical comedy and used the framing of shots to create funny scenes. It somewhat reminded me of the tropes Wes Anderson uses in his comedies although The Nice Guys is far less refined and subtle. Still, this movie has surprised me in a very positive manner!… Expand
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mrmonsterOct 15, 2016
This movie is an absolutely hilarious, thrilling action/detective comedy movie. Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe are both amazing and hilarious in this comedy and mystery movie.
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SteviaOct 15, 2016
The movie is a mess. A few good sight gags. A fragile plot falls apart midway and there seems nothing left to do but improvise some gratuitous violence and find a way to end the thing. Terrible waste of acting talent. One has the feeling thatThe movie is a mess. A few good sight gags. A fragile plot falls apart midway and there seems nothing left to do but improvise some gratuitous violence and find a way to end the thing. Terrible waste of acting talent. One has the feeling that Russell Crowe couldn't care less and Gosling the same. Script is incoherent. Do avoid at all costs.… Expand
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ActionGuruSep 27, 2016
The best film I've seen in a hell of a long time. Not many movies in recent years have made be feel this good after seeing it. I watched it with my mate and we bloody loved this flick and hope that it has many, many sequels in the future.The best film I've seen in a hell of a long time. Not many movies in recent years have made be feel this good after seeing it. I watched it with my mate and we bloody loved this flick and hope that it has many, many sequels in the future.

I cannot speak highly enough of this movie. If you're bored of all those super hero movies and are looking for something fun and original please, please, please check this movie out. It deserves way more recognition that it has gotten. If you don't see it, you'll kick yourself.… Expand
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smiyamotSep 21, 2016
A mystery/comedy, we see two "not so great" detectives bumble around trying to find a missing niece, someone's daughter, and finding a lot of dead people. It was actually better than it sounds. Or maybe it's because I was in my 20's in theA mystery/comedy, we see two "not so great" detectives bumble around trying to find a missing niece, someone's daughter, and finding a lot of dead people. It was actually better than it sounds. Or maybe it's because I was in my 20's in the 70's and this was pretty close to real life back in the Stoned Age.… Expand
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ReythanSep 17, 2016
Very cool style of 70's dramedy. Almost Austin Powers-ish but not as obvious with some of the humor. Very entertaining. Gosling and Crowe had perfect chemistry, which really made the film.
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UrbanlistenerSep 16, 2016
Pretty great movie by Shane Black, very stylish and visually compelling, the actors deliver some incredible performances and the plot is very original and refreshing. A cool and unexpectedly funny buddy cop movie that is worth watching.
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PipeCSep 6, 2016
"The Nice Guys", An Inmediate Classic Comedy

Irrefutably, "The Nice Guys" reigns compared to R-rated comedy films of this year (with the exception of "Deadpool"); with the personal obsessions of its director/scriptwriter, narrative"The Nice Guys", An Inmediate Classic Comedy

Irrefutably, "The Nice Guys" reigns compared to R-rated comedy films of this year (with the exception of "Deadpool"); with the personal obsessions of its director/scriptwriter, narrative intelligence and heart of those buddy comedies of the 80s, Black resumes the power in a suspense/action comedy movie rich in good performances and argumentative ability, in addition to a fascinating travel across time. Despite not having a vast repertoire of works, Shane Black established the odd couples of rough guys in the films, those which possessed a terrible relationship in daily life, but that in the violent and full of action sequences show their good hearts. After his latest project in 2005, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", Black writes - together with Anthony Bagarozzi - and directs what could become in the best of his career.

The film would survive of independent way, without the need to its extreme action and violent scenes thanks to the incredible chemical of its leads, certainly, they are erected as an of the funniest duos in the film world. Black and Bagarozzi transport us back to the glorious 1980s, epoch where lechery, endless party and the psychedelic pornography were booming. Ryan Gosling plays Holland March, a dishonest and unprofessional private eye who immerses himself into an alcoholic whirlwind to forget the death of his wife while trying to educate and raise in a peculiar way his teenage daughter. On the other hand, Russell Crowe plays Jackson Healy, an unorthodox hired enforcer , he does not matter to work for the most indelible person in the world, provided that you collect a acceptable amount of money, he will work for you, complacently. Angourie Rice gets the same prominence than the main duo, she is Holly March, daughter of March and assistant of the couple of private detectives, unconsciously, a girl as charismatic as intelligent, who gains one place almost immediately in the frantic and demanding Hollywood by herself. The funny and hilarious trio will be challenged to solve four cases that ravage the City of Los Angeles: the death of a porn star, the disappearance of a young woman, a criminal conspiracy of high standards and the disappearance of a man from his funeral.

The plot is a genuine and vile MacGuffin, a trick designed by the selfsame Alfred Hitchcock, who permeated each suspense work of his authorship with this clever strategy. The film borrows several references to the "The Big Lebowski" classic, considering that it employs each alleged main plot to take us to the true final storyline, some indecorous and dangerous car manufacturers utilize of camouflage the disappearance of a young girl and the death of the porn star to give one message of singular form; nonetheless, Gosling and Crowe involves us in the complex scheme as themselves.

"The Nice Guys" is a perfect coordinate mechanism, it not is based only in the sequences of shootings, explosions and fights (which have recreated of lucid and entertaining way, perhaps, Marvel instilled in Black this ability after the success in "Iron Man 3"), the movie combines with dialogs full of jokes, powerful dialogs, clap-worthy dialogs, besides certain nostalgia by the films of the 80s. Although the film did not expect such reception at the box office, was not created for this objective, it is a movie with fundaments and totally faithful to the old buddy movies, is not a commercial product, although it seems like, it is a project that deserves the name of "film", in capital letters.

Shane Black earns good marks in a genre that is quickly becoming in monotonous and without surprises. An intricate plot, an extravagant atmosphere, a explosive soundtrack and an ingenious chemical of its leading actors are complemented by a absorbent pace and a nostalgic tone eighties. If you like to enjoy of one action movie, watch "The Nice Guys", if you like to enjoy of one comedy movie, watch "The Nice Guys", if you like to rekindle the 80s, watch "The Nice Guys", if you want to experience the best film of comedy of the year, watch "The Nice Guys".… Expand
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LeZeeSep 1, 2016
An unexpected and thoroughly entertained retro comedy!

It all began from this year's Oscars, I saw this pair for the first time and I knew its their film promotion strategy. So I went to look for the full details and I thought I'll end upAn unexpected and thoroughly entertained retro comedy!

It all began from this year's Oscars, I saw this pair for the first time and I knew its their film promotion strategy. So I went to look for the full details and I thought I'll end up as another silly comedy like 'Daddy's Home'. That's why I did not bother to check it out its teaser and trailer, but now I feel terrible for my crappy judgement. Because this was an awesome movie, definitely not just in the comedy category, but overall one of the best films of the year and it should be in everybody's top ten or twenty and nothing less.

It is a retro type film that takes place in the late 70s, LA. Where two private investigators unlikely come together to probe a mysteriously reappeared porn star from the dead as what her aunt says. But later that connects with another high profile missing girl case and so with all the leads, these two goes the length risking their lives to solve it. The remaining story reveals whether they succeed or end up as the losers.

It was from the director of 'Iron Man 3' who wrote it keeping in mind as a television series, but later turned into this beautiful comedy. The first thing is I loved the Ryan and Russell's performances. They totally nailed it, especially Ryan Gosling in many comedy scenes. I think I laughed a lot and better after a long time. That's a surprise, you know, I did not think they can do comedies, but they're beyond all the praising words.

It's not just two of them, there is a mini 'Nancy Drew Reporter' kind of character. A teen girl joins them in the investigation and her part as well had a great impact on the narration. You would think you can predict the story, but it is a well written screenplay with many twists. Everybody did their job so well, even the two hours did not look too long, but went very quick. The cast, crew, production, all must return for a sequel and I hope it will happen very soon. A must see film, but for the grown ups only.

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RalfbergsAug 31, 2016
For me it was an okay movie, but nothing that great that it should be rated as an amazing movie or whatever. And at moments it was just a bit too bland. Basically an average movie in my opinion
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screenplayhouseAug 29, 2016
What a flaming pile of Donkey Kong this was. Where to begin?!?

First we steal Lou Costello's best bit. Then we pay 'tribute' to the Fish Called Wanda's 'sushi' scene. Sort of. By the time a whipped together Foxxy Cleopatra hit theWhat a flaming pile of Donkey Kong this was. Where to begin?!?

First we steal Lou Costello's best bit. Then we pay 'tribute' to the Fish Called Wanda's 'sushi' scene. Sort of. By the time a whipped together Foxxy Cleopatra hit the screen it was clear this movie couldn't manage one original idea. I'm amazed the title wasn't GONE WITH THE WIND or CASABLANCA.

Then the acting. Ryan Gosling shrieked like a little girl. A lot. Cause if it's funny once it's funny 40 times. Desperate after 3. And then Russell Crowe announces he's from the Bronx... in an on again, off again Aussie accent. And then there's the daughter. Who said 'seriously' more times than Rachel Maddow talking about Trump. I expected that girl to pull out an iPhone half the time.

For all the fools that gave this film a positive review see MIDNIGHT RUN. That's what characterization is. That film did so much more with so much less. The only thing more shocking than this having a 70 at the Metacritic is that it's a frickin 91 at ROTTEN TOMATOES.

Wait! There's something EVEN worse. This Smell of a KFC Dumpster in the Hot August Son has the delusional audacity to tease a sequel at the end.… Expand
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tdebugAug 18, 2016
I just did not get this movie. Perhaps those who born in US may found it funny and interesting. Somewhat over-hyped actor play and not funny humor plus weird plot.
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ScraperAug 15, 2016
Takes a page from Inherent Vice which took a page from The Big Lebowski which did "vintage Hollywood burnout gets involved in caper" perfectly and irreplaceably. It wasn't terribly fresh but it had enough neat stuff to keep an audienceTakes a page from Inherent Vice which took a page from The Big Lebowski which did "vintage Hollywood burnout gets involved in caper" perfectly and irreplaceably. It wasn't terribly fresh but it had enough neat stuff to keep an audience interested. It wasn't deeply detailed script-wise but it didn't aspire to be. It's a fun comic book style movie that's just fine if you don't mind graphic violence mixed with silliness.… Expand
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CarFan1999Aug 12, 2016
The Nice Guys is a blast. This old school 1970's crime comedy is hilarious with the way it makes fun of the 70's and a lot of the jokes land perfectly. The story is great because plot questions get answered along the way, making the audienceThe Nice Guys is a blast. This old school 1970's crime comedy is hilarious with the way it makes fun of the 70's and a lot of the jokes land perfectly. The story is great because plot questions get answered along the way, making the audience be involved every step of the way. The turns are unexpected and there are serious moments to balance out the great comedy. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have great chemistry chemistry and provide top- notch performances. The only two drawbacks I have for this is that it's a bit too vulgar with nudity and sex- related talk. In addition, despite the acting, the characters aren't worth caring for and some are way over the top. Overall, while it lacks emotion, The Nice Guys is simply a fun movie with fine acting and a well- written story that's involved and hilariously funny.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingAug 10, 2016
The period piece "The Nice Guys" is a smart and entertaining buddy cop comedy that is bolstered by brilliant performances from Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe as well as assured direction by Shane Black.
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RobBob6197Aug 9, 2016
As someone who hasn't seen 70' s action films, I gotta say that I really enjoyed this one. Not only does the 2 main characters make a great bromance relationship, but also the rest is very likable and enjoyable. Cool action, funny humor, andAs someone who hasn't seen 70' s action films, I gotta say that I really enjoyed this one. Not only does the 2 main characters make a great bromance relationship, but also the rest is very likable and enjoyable. Cool action, funny humor, and a good and engaging old-fashioned buddy cop story.… Expand
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marcinleonkempkAug 2, 2016
I simply loved it. Russell Crow and Ryan Gosling do a great job. I am surprised to see so many negative reviews as I found the movie quite funny and a ploy quite interesting.
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lElMuertolJul 29, 2016
Shane Black did it again, the Nice Guys is one of the funniest movies i've ever seen, Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe works so well together, with amazing story, smart jokes and Ryan Gosling is the most stupid detective of the 70s, isShane Black did it again, the Nice Guys is one of the funniest movies i've ever seen, Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe works so well together, with amazing story, smart jokes and Ryan Gosling is the most stupid detective of the 70s, is impossible not to love xD

With movies such as Lethal Weapon and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Shane Black still can do incredible buddy cops movies, with so much comedy, amazing action, great story and excelent characters.

Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe helped Shane Black to do one of the Best Movies of 2016 and one of the funniest movies so far.… Expand
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Antgiog1202Jul 12, 2016
The Nice Guys brought back nostalgia to the buddy cop genre that has been eradicated from our existence. Films such as "Lethal Weapon", "The Last Boy Scout" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" all have that same vibe of being humurous but inteligent atThe Nice Guys brought back nostalgia to the buddy cop genre that has been eradicated from our existence. Films such as "Lethal Weapon", "The Last Boy Scout" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" all have that same vibe of being humurous but inteligent at the same time. The Nice Guys has that vibe too. The plot was very tortuos to the film where there was whole bunch of twists and turns during it's three acts of fine glory. Shane Black managed to use them in a way where the audience is invested in the situation and wanting to know what will unfold in the next gripping scene as they unexpectedly appear. In addition, the chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe was phenomenal. They provided us with a combination of sarcasm and witticisms that had me uncontrollably laughing. This is probably Shane Black's best film that he's ever made and that's a definite fact.

Rating: 7/10

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FireOccatorJul 12, 2016
This movie has a great comedic story and the characters fit in perfectly. The visuals and the soundtrack have the atmosphere of the late 70s and the beginning of the 80s. However the soundtrack could have been more.
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blacksunJul 10, 2016
Absolutely horrible. Set it in the "fun" 70's, make Ryan Gosling an bumbling idiot, make Russel Crow fat and add a wacky plot with fun hi-jinks. A recipe for success right? Wrong. Clearly the result of too many writers or too much cluelessAbsolutely horrible. Set it in the "fun" 70's, make Ryan Gosling an bumbling idiot, make Russel Crow fat and add a wacky plot with fun hi-jinks. A recipe for success right? Wrong. Clearly the result of too many writers or too much clueless producer influence, this movie is flat out horrible.

The plot is Over-written and full of logic holes. You stop caring right about the same time you get sick of the dialog and half-assed musical score. As for the dialog, for a movie that relies on wit, this movie has almost none. On top of that, the involvement of the kids in the sex and violence is unsettling. I actually love a good detective comedy/thriller/drama but this has to be one of the worst ever made.

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csw12Jul 10, 2016
No chemistry between the leads, extremely stupid, incoherent mess and lame comedy make for a horrible film.............................................
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deepuz79Jul 9, 2016
Hilarious!!! Ryan & Russel make a great comic duo! Brilliant film from Shane Black...well-constructed plot ...consistently keeps you engaged and great comedy timing! :-)
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ArthurSpoonerJul 9, 2016
What makes this film work is the chemistry between Crowe and Gosling. Even considering the less-than-original concept and rather anti-climactic finale, the humor and fresh spin on and old idea make up for lost ground.
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geedupJul 9, 2016
This movie based in the 70's is saved by the fact it is in the 70's. The story, although twisted, is not very unique and I'd say would be boring if this film weren't based in the 70's. So much great music during this time you'd think theThis movie based in the 70's is saved by the fact it is in the 70's. The story, although twisted, is not very unique and I'd say would be boring if this film weren't based in the 70's. So much great music during this time you'd think the soundtrack would put some spice into this stew. But no. The humor is deadpan as Crowe plays the serious type and Gosling plays the idiot turned star detective. Together awkward but watchable.… Expand
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diamondskullJun 27, 2016
An hillarious movie filled with adult and childish humor a like, featuring the noob and the pro, just couldn´t stop laughting............................
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ElectroNickJun 23, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "The Nice Guys had a similar tone to what I was looking for in "Keanu". It has a premise that appears serious but the protagonists are more invested in their personal stories than in the grand conspiracy. Russel Crowe is back and his performance marks a nice return from the esteemed Australian star. His interactions with Ryan Gosling. They are similar in the fact they have a troubled past and try to live up to their job as police officers but they are troubled. The main difference between the two is that Crowe is an activist and Gosling is more of a fatalist. The main difference in how they approach the situation makes an entertaining watch. The interaction between the two give rise to some comedic antiques with Russel Crowe acting as a comic foil with his high brow masculinity being countered by Ryan Gosling's outlandish personality. Gosling's daughter in the film could have been a burden but she was written in a way that makes her a huge contribute to the story. In fact she helps out Ryan Gosling more than Russel Crowe does in certain cases. It is clear that she loves her father but she doesn't want him to waste his life being a alcoholic as well. She also has a touching relationship with Russel Crowe. The only problem with said relationship is that there was a subplot of Gosling's daughter not wanting Corwe t kill which felt a little out of place considering that her father had shot a few gangsters in the film prior to that. Some might take issue with the representation of grown women in this film. It does match the setting of the 1970s but there are a few instances when it could feel uncomfortable like how the intro kills off a porn star right after sexualising her. The story line also has a lack of focus but to the films credit it knows that the highlight is the interactions with the characters so it doesn't try to develop it as much. I also give the film some credit for killing off the woman that they were trying to protect which is something that most buddy-cop movies usually wouldn't do. Even when they expose her mother for plotting the assassination she still gets away Scott free. That is something that is usually not done in these kind of comedies and I respect the director's decision to include this in the film. The film does fall under cop comedy cliches from time to time and the story is not as well structured as it could have been but it is a fun ride for anyone who wishes to see this film. You will be entertained in this wild ride.… Expand
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Lambo442Jun 18, 2016
Inconsistent character development (is Gosling useless or isn't he?), lame humour that's more hit than miss and none of it hidden that well behind the hip and glossy 70's setting that tries to dazzle you with style but has no substance. ShaneInconsistent character development (is Gosling useless or isn't he?), lame humour that's more hit than miss and none of it hidden that well behind the hip and glossy 70's setting that tries to dazzle you with style but has no substance. Shane Black just isn't that great for me.… Expand
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ThatReviewGuyJun 16, 2016
"Look on the bright side, nobody got hurt."

Breaking through the door of the already crowded room that is that of police dramas, The Nice Guys brings an innovative mix of comedy, tension and sheer absurdity. Director Shane Black's last"Look on the bright side, nobody got hurt."

Breaking through the door of the already crowded room that is that of police dramas, The Nice Guys brings an innovative mix of comedy, tension and sheer absurdity.

Director Shane Black's last work stands out for it's brilliant dialogues, surreal recourse to slapstick humor and general depiction of death, and a new way of representing the development of relationships between characters, breaking the bilateral paradigm that we have seen maybe one too many times in recent cinematic history: on one side we have the corny mix of an effective character that always gets the job done and an inept, unpractical character that seems more like a hassle than an actual aid, but who in the end discovers his potential and fundamentally helps in solving the main problem; on the other side, we have a team of equally able individuals who all use their traits in an overly serious way, only to end up meeting their match in the antagonist and having to step up their game. The Nice Guys, on the other hand, depicts a situation in which all of the characters, in the solving of the dilemma, end up living with their ups and downs, never ending in a pathetic internal debate that would stop the movie dead in it's tracks. They always move on and never try and change their way of action, and they make the best, or the least worst, out of it. This makes the characters keep themselves, and keep focus on the actual task at hand, even in the moments in which the film gives some more details on the lives of our to unconventional heroes.

This, along with the constant undertone of ridiculousness, expressed by the over-the-top references to sex (and more specifically to pornography, which plays a fundamental role in the plot), the constant, seemingly random deaths and acts of violence, scattered throughout the movie at any possible chance, makes "The Nice Guys" a brilliant addition to the list of "best films of 2016".… Expand
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marcmyworksJun 16, 2016
This film is easily one of the my favourites of the year. The chemistry between Crowe and Gossling is some of the strongest I've seen on film, however who really steals the show is newcomer Angourie Rice.
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AestosJun 14, 2016
All the reasons that people seem to be listing for not liking this movie are the exact reasons I did like it. Crowe and Gosling are magic together and the plot, which doesn't take itself too seriously, are well fitted for the type of humorAll the reasons that people seem to be listing for not liking this movie are the exact reasons I did like it. Crowe and Gosling are magic together and the plot, which doesn't take itself too seriously, are well fitted for the type of humor they deliver. Some people have said the plot is meandering, ridiculous and stupid, to name a few of descriptors I read, and thank god. I went to see a comedy, not a Bourne film blended with a "The Hunt for Red October" level of seriousness. It's meant to be fun, light hearted, and easy to watch.

What happens on the screen is that two guys from different worlds get thrown together by circumstance and eek their way through a twisted plot that is larger than life. (No spoilers) Is that cliche, yep. Do I care? Not a bit. They made it work and I would recommend it to friends and family.

tl;dr It's good. Worth Watching. Funny. Not for Kids.… Expand
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Jess_HillJun 13, 2016
If you're a fan of the buddy cop genre, 70's nostalgia, or general hijinks, this is a film you will enjoy. The performances from Gosling, Rice and Crowe are exceptional, the storyline is throroughly entertaining (albeit ridiculous), and theIf you're a fan of the buddy cop genre, 70's nostalgia, or general hijinks, this is a film you will enjoy. The performances from Gosling, Rice and Crowe are exceptional, the storyline is throroughly entertaining (albeit ridiculous), and the script is expertly crafted, witty and hilarious. The costuming and design aesthetic evoke the heady opulence and garishness of the era perfectly, though if you've seen the trailer, some of the best moments are somewhat dulled by the expectation of the next comedic scene. I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of commentary on the objectification of the era, but in general this is a polished, enjoyable film, that doesn't take itself at all seriously. 8.02/10… Expand
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NerdConsultantJun 12, 2016
The Nice Guys, well this is a film I really can recommend. It may lose itself in the 3rd act, but this was a really fun, funny movie and it’s made even better by Ryan Gosling, who I am convinced at to this point can do no wrong, and RusselThe Nice Guys, well this is a film I really can recommend. It may lose itself in the 3rd act, but this was a really fun, funny movie and it’s made even better by Ryan Gosling, who I am convinced at to this point can do no wrong, and Russel Crowe who also gives a fantastic performance and their chemistry is fantastic. The film oozes in the 70s and Shane Black who writes and directs the film does an excellent job. It’s everything you would expect of a comedy written by the writer of Lethal Weapon and the director or Iron Man 3.… Expand
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jeremypJun 11, 2016
This is a disaster of a movie. The script is awful, the plot inane, and a teenager out acts the stars. Excruciatingly boring, alleviated only briefly by Ryan Gosling's occasional forays into slapstick, Crowe is along for the ride and calls itThis is a disaster of a movie. The script is awful, the plot inane, and a teenager out acts the stars. Excruciatingly boring, alleviated only briefly by Ryan Gosling's occasional forays into slapstick, Crowe is along for the ride and calls it in. It's supposed to be a retro film Hollywood noirecom, but it would have bombed in the 60's. An intelligent script might have saved it but the writer(s) went in for teenage violence and dialog.… Expand
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ColginatorJun 10, 2016
On a basic level The Nice Guys works like any buddy cop movie. Great action, well developed characters and a decent story to hold it altogether. But just like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the real strength of The Nice Guys is how Shane Black is ableOn a basic level The Nice Guys works like any buddy cop movie. Great action, well developed characters and a decent story to hold it altogether. But just like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the real strength of The Nice Guys is how Shane Black is able to both mock the clichés in the action genre, many of which he helped to create in films like Lethal Weapon, whilst paying homage to all the action tropes that made the genre what it is today.

Russell Crowe plays Jackson Healey, a tough enforcer whose work mostly includes freelance work of beating up someone for whoever’s willing to pay. He has considered becoming a licenced private investigator, as he wants to give real help to some clients, but he doesn’t want to pay for the licence. He’s a nice guy, but he’s not that Nice. Then there’s Ryan Gosling as Holland March, who is a licenced investigator and father to a thirteen year old girl. He spends most of his time accepting cases from old people with dementia paying him to find their recently deceased spouses, constantly screwing up and spending most of his time trying to drown himself in Bourbon. Even his daughter calls him a bad person.

After one old lady with bad eyesight hires him to find her niece, who is a porn star who had recently died in a car crash. Thinking the job is easy money to just confirm the girl is dead, March takes the case. But he quickly discovers the girl could be alive. This causes him to cross paths with Healey, who is hired to burst in to March’s home to threaten him and get him to drop the case. Before leaving he casually asks March a few questions about his life as a private investigator and how he’s able to afford such a nice place on an investigators salary, before calmly breaking his wrist and leaving. It’s a good tone setter for their relationship for the rest of the film.

But Healey quickly realises the case was bigger than he thought it was and wanting to be a “nice guy” decides to work with March and solve the case. Very quickly they fall in to a case filled with 70’s pornography and government conspiracies. It’s part Boogie Nights, part Chinatown and all tied together with Shane Blacks tongue and cheek charm.

Similar to Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, one of the films greatest strengths comes from the charismatic leads of Crowe and Gosling as the mismatched duo investigating the case. Crowe delivers all his lines in a great deadpan style, whilst Gosling goes out of his usual element, giving up his usual macho man image in order to play a Buster Keaton style slapstick performance. Sometimes they seem like the smartest guys in the room, chasing obscure leads and coming up with good results. Then at other’s they seem like a pair of idiots getting by on pure luck alone, such as one scene where Gosling accidentally stumbles down a hill and ends up discovering a dead body. They are both screw ups, but they screw up in such charming ways that we can’t help but to continue rooting for them.

The film is also able to avoid the annoying cliché used in films like War of the Worlds or Commando where the child ends up serving no role in the film other than being a victim and a plot device. Instead March’s daughter is written with the same charm and depth as both March and Healey. Angourie Rice also pulls of a great performance working very well with all the other actors in the film.

Shane Black both wrote and directed the film and he definitely plays to all of his greatest strengths through the films mixture of great comedic timing and sharp dialogue. He also works in all the clichés that you’d expect from his work, even managing to fit in one scene at the end randomly set at Christmas (since it just wouldn’t be a Shane Black film without a little festivity). Ultimately it’s a film that keeps you laughing throughout and by the end it leaves you wanting more.… Expand
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TimW001Jun 8, 2016
A fun buddy cop movie with a dry humour style. It's not an in your face constant yelling comedy, nor a silly slapstick comedy, but instead a good, well written, well thought out, smart comedy. A movie worth seeing for a fun evening.
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DatamariJun 7, 2016
Welcome back, Black.
The Nice Guys stars Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe, and is directed by Shane Black, the same director behind Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3. This movie is a fresh and entertaining mystery with two actors at theirWelcome back, Black.
The Nice Guys stars Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe, and is directed by Shane Black, the same director behind Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3. This movie is a fresh and entertaining mystery with two actors at their best. The Nice Guys may be my favorite film of the year so far since Captain America: Civil War. It hearkens back to buddy comedies of the past, with an irresistible chemistry between Crowe and Gosling. It was relentlessly entertaining with it's comedy, the action was intense and fun to watch, the story was on point, the characters were fantastic, and the writing was fantastic, as expected from Shane Black. I feel like I watched a film from the 70s, only with better film stock; it's very authentic and a refreshing breath of fresh air that you don't get from many adult movies today. Overall, The Nice Guys is a fantastic film with great acting, fantastic writing, awesome action, and some of the best comedy of the year. It's the type of movie that makes you realize why you love movies so much, and for that reason, this movie definitely deserves to be watched by any moviegoer.

The Nice Guys gets a 10/10.… Expand
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Rebecca31Jun 7, 2016
We never thought we needed Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in a movie together and what a beautiful pair they make, they’re practically oozing chemistry. It’s fast paced, off beat, funny and passed the six laugh test with flying colours. WhatWe never thought we needed Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in a movie together and what a beautiful pair they make, they’re practically oozing chemistry. It’s fast paced, off beat, funny and passed the six laugh test with flying colours. What more can I say to get you to see this? Pure entertainment and definitely recommended.… Expand
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foxgroveJun 5, 2016
The Nice Guys is a sort of homage to the buddy movies that were a product of the seventies, something akin to ‘Freebie and the Bean’, complete with 70’s background music that almost screams ‘A Quinn Martin production’. Unfortunately, the filmThe Nice Guys is a sort of homage to the buddy movies that were a product of the seventies, something akin to ‘Freebie and the Bean’, complete with 70’s background music that almost screams ‘A Quinn Martin production’. Unfortunately, the film is not half as funny as it thinks it is and the plot is undecipherable if your attention wanders even for a moment. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling take their cue from the inflated script and their performances, whilst engaging, are seriously over indulgent. Kim Basinger pops up in a key supporting role to little effect reminding one, fleetingly, of her superior Oscar winning turn in the much better ‘L A Confidential’. Of Angourie Rice playing Gosling’s daughter the less said the better although, to be fair, she is saddled with a lot of ‘adult’ dialogue which comes over as too clever by half when eliciting from her young mouth. The film does have a few impressively amusing sight gags and as a throwaway popcorn movie it is at least watchable. However, despite the blood and violence of its muscular exterior, what we really have here is trivial.… Expand
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bigbirdslugbugJun 4, 2016
In the top 3 worst movies I have ever seen. To find it necessary to have a 13 year old girl talking about anal sex with a porn star is disgusting, filthy, immoral, garbage. Ryan Gosling proved he is up for anything, just write the check. TheIn the top 3 worst movies I have ever seen. To find it necessary to have a 13 year old girl talking about anal sex with a porn star is disgusting, filthy, immoral, garbage. Ryan Gosling proved he is up for anything, just write the check. The most disturbing thing.... 91% positive reviews on this site. Who are these people?… Expand
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GinnyOJun 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 haveWe 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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jpmanistanJun 2, 2016
Angourie Rice is great. Crowe and Gosling have potential as a comic pair. There are literally 2-3 lines that made me laugh.

Now that I finished with the good points, I'll turn to the bad. I really wonder how Shane Black had the idea forAngourie Rice is great. Crowe and Gosling have potential as a comic pair. There are literally 2-3 lines that made me laugh.

Now that I finished with the good points, I'll turn to the bad. I really wonder how Shane Black had the idea for this movie and thought it was worth writing down. Actually, I know why: He wanted a paycheck, anything he writes will get made, he has an inflated sense of his writing skills because people fawn over him for some reason (Lethal Weapon 30 years ago?), and he probably only punched up what his co-writer, Anthony Bagarozzi, dictated into transcription software on a coke binge anyway so no skin off his nose. This movie is not even an idea. It is a bunch of lame fights and shootouts strung together with the dumbest, barest, lamest plot ever and just dropped into the 1970s for no reason whatsoever to differentiate it from . . . every other buddy cop movie ever.

There are no spoilers in this review because there is no plot. It is meandering. It is based on totally prosaic ideas with no emotional weight (it involves car manufacturers' collusion...OOOH!). You don't care or know why anyone lives or dies ever. The violence is unrelenting and pointless. The jokes are the kind of thing that might look witty on paper, but they aren't funny in a movie because the characters have no voice, motivations, or depth. You could have switched the jokes between Crowe and Gosling most of the time because they are totally divorced from their characters, which are the barest sketches of composites of archetypes anyway. (Alcoholic single-dad PI, older PI (or cop, whatever) with a penchant for violence and a sketchy past only hinted at, etc.).

There are bizarre dream sequences that make no sense. No one changes, gets redeemed, gets better, overcomes anything, etc. Everyone is completely amoral and terrible. Just like I imagine Shane Black is.

To echo others' reviews: There are tons of anachronisms (a female Attorney General in 1977?). It is casually offensive. It trots around really young kids and puts them in disturbing sexual situations. It is just so lame and pointless in every way. It is really sad. In sum, there is no reason to see this movie. Everything it does, some other movie does a lot better. Hopefully Crowe and Gosling will team up again soon in a comedy by a writer and director who can do them justice. And I think Angourie Rice has a future as an actres.

So distressingly bad I fell asleep. I really am baffled by the professional and amateur reviews of this film that are positive. Shane Black worship is the only explanation I can think of. Go watch his earlier films. This just is a waste of time.… Expand
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Hamburger_DealJun 2, 2016
Nice and funny. Nothing more to write about it. Worth to see it.
It's that king of movie that in about 4 yeas will be aired on TV on and on, but it's entertaining in a way that it supposed to be.
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InglouriousAndyJun 1, 2016
Shane Black's "The Nice Guys" is certainly one of the best movies of this year. It is hilarious, unpredictable, well-acted, perfectly directed, well-shot, and endlessly human.
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Judge_ReddMay 31, 2016
This film is engaging and fun. It definitely hand noir elements to it and seemed comparable to LA Confidential. The script had a tendency to fall flat, but also had a hilarity throughout.

I give this a 5/10 because it is entertaining,This film is engaging and fun. It definitely hand noir elements to it and seemed comparable to LA Confidential. The script had a tendency to fall flat, but also had a hilarity throughout.

I give this a 5/10 because it is entertaining, but not quite a classic or worthy of too fervent of a recommendation… Expand
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moviemitch96May 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 plainShane 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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yezoMay 31, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I quite enjoy the movie. It is funny. The story did not reveal itself in the early stage of the movie. It could be a good or bad thing that I feel like watching deadpool kind of humour from Ryan. Let's hope he can be a different type of actor next time.… Expand
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MovieGuysMay 30, 2016
The Nice Guys plays off of 70s movies well, and stays above usual genre fare. It is funny, and the jokes are well-timed. The only thing significantly wrong is the casting of Kim Basinger; she had poor delivery and played a caricature ratherThe Nice Guys plays off of 70s movies well, and stays above usual genre fare. It is funny, and the jokes are well-timed. The only thing significantly wrong is the casting of Kim Basinger; she had poor delivery and played a caricature rather than a character. Other than that, the movie is solid.… Expand
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poetreviewerMay 30, 2016
Don't bother with this one. It's a snoozer. As hard as I tried and patient as I was, the writing nor the acting made me care. When you see a movie, don't you want to care even a little bit about the characters? The air conditioning wasDon't bother with this one. It's a snoozer. As hard as I tried and patient as I was, the writing nor the acting made me care. When you see a movie, don't you want to care even a little bit about the characters? The air conditioning was on, the air was too cold and all I wanted to do was leave.… Expand
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psyberdelicMay 30, 2016
I don't get the bad reviews. There were plenty of people laughing in the theater. Both of the bartenders at lunch and the theater's bar gave it two thumbs up. Is it lightweight entertainment? Duh. That's what we expected and that's whatI don't get the bad reviews. There were plenty of people laughing in the theater. Both of the bartenders at lunch and the theater's bar gave it two thumbs up. Is it lightweight entertainment? Duh. That's what we expected and that's what we got. Definitely worth seeing.… Expand
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DarthWongMay 29, 2016
I am not a 70's era fan but this movie took me by surprise. Crowe and Gosling had some good chemistry and yet the daughter almost stole the show. Well done!
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jwcritic123May 29, 2016
I like a good cop buddy movie as much as the next guy, but this was one of the worst movies I've seen in years, and the most that Metacritic has let me down since "Gravity". There were occasional funny lines, but those didn't compensate forI like a good cop buddy movie as much as the next guy, but this was one of the worst movies I've seen in years, and the most that Metacritic has let me down since "Gravity". There were occasional funny lines, but those didn't compensate for the terrible choppy adolescent-level script, Russell Crowe's wooden acting, Ryan Gosling's awful Lou Costello impersonation, the third or fourth Ryan Gosling girl scream, Kim Basinger's TV-movie character, ridiculous misses by point blank machine gun fire, lame attempts at plot twists, creepy scenes in which kids were repeatedly inserted into situations that were way too adult for comfort (didn't think a 12 year old boy boasting about his penis was hilarious, and what's with the other kid who wasn't even mildly surprised to find a dead body in his back yard?), and an anticlimactic unsatisfying ending. I was looking at my watch through the last 2/3 of the movie, and would have left if I wasn't with a big family group. At one point I turned to my wife and said "make it stop!."… Expand
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harveyardmanMay 29, 2016
This movie is proof that Hollywood is dead. It is total mess, an unfollowable plot, a paucity of funny stuff, and a creepy concentration on 13-year-old girls with X-rated vocabularies, put in senseless sexual environments, and enoughThis movie is proof that Hollywood is dead. It is total mess, an unfollowable plot, a paucity of funny stuff, and a creepy concentration on 13-year-old girls with X-rated vocabularies, put in senseless sexual environments, and enough mindless--and pointless--violence to bore even a teenage boy. I'll be polite about it: This one stinks. How anyone could think this is a good, or even fair movie is utterly beyond me. This was the "best" the multiplex offered this weekend, which means that the other seven or eight were even worse. They've be better off showing Netflix selections on the big screen.… Expand
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NapsMay 28, 2016
I actually LOL during parts of this movie. Yep it was a buddy cop movie. That is not a bad thing! Yes it was reminiscent of Abbot and Costello. It was funny and entertaining. My only real grievance is the excessive use of **** It isI actually LOL during parts of this movie. Yep it was a buddy cop movie. That is not a bad thing! Yes it was reminiscent of Abbot and Costello. It was funny and entertaining. My only real grievance is the excessive use of **** It is not a bad word but it's excessive use reminds me of the remark "Profanity is a weak mind trying to express it's self… Expand
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JamesLMay 27, 2016
Although plotless, too long, and too much nonsense thrown at you, the film actually succeeds. I think the 70 is just about right. Three of us saw it, and it got a 6, 7, and 8. I thought Crowe carried it as he has dropped the leading manAlthough plotless, too long, and too much nonsense thrown at you, the film actually succeeds. I think the 70 is just about right. Three of us saw it, and it got a 6, 7, and 8. I thought Crowe carried it as he has dropped the leading man pretensions and now looks like a shiftless PI. With a real story and some better editing, this could have been a real success. Still, it was better than I expected and better than "Money Monster". Why Basinger did not have more is beyond me. A surprise to me.… Expand
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MattyiceMay 26, 2016
The Nice Guys is a solidly entertaining film that is hilarious, engaging, and just entertaining. Ryan Gosling is great in this film, while I do feel like Russell Crowe's performance could have been totally interchangeable with many otherThe Nice Guys is a solidly entertaining film that is hilarious, engaging, and just entertaining. Ryan Gosling is great in this film, while I do feel like Russell Crowe's performance could have been totally interchangeable with many other actors, like John Goodman. Their chemistry was okay too, but could've been better. Finally, one of the messages in the film is 100% forced and hammered in near the end. However, the plot was rock solid, the comedy was pretty damn funny, and the side characters were great too. Overall, not a bad bet for a summer comedy/action flick.… Expand
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faienorenMay 25, 2016
This movie sucked so much butthole, it sucked the fart right out of my butthole in the movie theater seat. My popcorn was stanky and my experience as a whole sucked.
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