To Live and Die in L.A.

In Los Angeles, justice is a dangerous game to play.

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Synopsis

To Live and Die in L.A. is a 1985 neo-noir crime thriller directed by William Friedkin, featuring William Petersen as an unrelenting Secret Service agent, Richard Chance. Set against the gritty backdrop of Los Angeles, the film follows Chance as he obsessively pursues a master counterfeiter named Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) after a daring operation goes awry. Blurring the lines between duty and obsession, Chance delves deeper into the criminal underworld, risking everything to bring Masters to justice. The film is notable for its intense action sequences, atmospheric visuals, and a pulsating synth-driven score, encapsulating the perilous edge of law enforcement and crime in 1980s L.A.

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Critically acclaimed for its kinetic energy and stylish direction, To Live and Die in L.A. holds an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting widespread praise for its gripping narrative and William Friedkin’s confident craftsmanship. Rotten Tomatoes highlights the film's "fast-paced action and atmospheric visuals," calling it a "cult classic noir thriller." IMDb users rate the film at 7.3/10, indicating generally favorable opinions with many viewers appreciating the intense performances of Petersen and Dafoe along with the film’s daring plot twists. On Metacritic, the film scores 81/100, signaling "universal acclaim." Critics laud the movie for its "taut script, memorable set pieces, and a haunting musical score by Wang Chung," which contribute to an immersive experience. However, some reviews comment on its morally ambiguous characters and complex plot, noting that it may not appeal to those looking for conventional heroism or straightforward storytelling. Overall, the film is celebrated as a stylish and uncompromising thriller that pushed genre boundaries in the mid-1980s.