Joe Deacon, A Deputy Sherriff in a regional police force, is sent to LA to fetch some evidence for a case. In LA he is reunited with many former colleagues as he was a homicide detective there. He is also drawn into a perplexing serial killer case, the details of which are very familiar.
Reasonably interesting, though had the potential to be brilliant. Started off well, with decent character development and an intriguing plot. Good casting and performances too. Denzel Washington puts in his usual solid performance, Rami Malek is good and Jered Leto does what he does best - act as a weird, off-the-wall character.
However, just when this looks set to be heading for something fantastic, cracks start to appear. The plot is less watertight and plausible and then it suddenly takes a rather tangential direction. This direction could have been a masterstroke if handled correctly but unfortunately it isn't. The ending is quite the damp squib. It is dressed up to appear quite profound but it isn't.
So quite disappointing in the end. If writer-director John Lee Hancock had stuck with the initial plot and made a tension-filled crime drama this could have been great. Instead he tries to take it in another direction and while this is more original, his plot is weak, making for an unsatisfying conclusion.
The Little Things
2021
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
The Little Things
2021
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
45%
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· 266 reviews
67%
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· 1K ratings
6.3/10
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Plot summary
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.
April 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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Okay but disappointing
Thoughtful
Another thoughtful, character-focused drama with Denzel Washington. It plays against type and the lack of action might frustrate some viewers but I thought the realism worked in its favour and made it unpredictable. The story is essentially a loose remake of SE7EN, with Washington and young partner Rami Malek tracking a creepy serial killer, played with relish by Jared Leto. It's slow and mannered, bolstered by strong performances, building to an emotional rather than physical crisis at the climax.
Finish the job
Deke (Denzel Washington) is a detective who returns to California to deliver evidence. He works his way into a case similar to one that ate at him five years earlier which he never solved. He teams with Jim Baxter (Rami Malek) the man who replaced him. Jared Leto becomes the main suspect and enjoys being a suspect.
Deke has the typical unique way of doing and seeing things like Colombo or Kojak as he is sometimes called. The fun is watching them work going through the police drama motions.
Guide: F-word. Corpse nudity. No sex.
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I really enjoyed this movie just watch it ignore the negative reviews
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thanks superb... nice
thanks freeman.. :)
No plot at all. Only watchable due to the great acting of Denzel and Rami.
After watching This movie last night, I can confidently tell you never to listen to people, and download and watch first. Because of people's comment, I Never wanted to watch the movie before, but my WiFi was on and I didn't remember to switch off my laptop, that's how this movie got downloaded without my notice, and I had no option than to watch it. And I was happy that I did. I Love This movie and the suspense. Though I did not understand what happened at last, whether sparma was the real serial killer or the New guy that FBI has profiled. But This movie is very good. I Will score it 8/10.
crap movie. denzel must short of money
Boring movie, never saw the potential motive and ways of the kilelr (Jared Leto)
Gripping. Slow burn. Ganda! 8/10!
Crap!
I swear I didn't understand this movie and I didn't find it entertaining!
I LOVE movies, but I just realised as I read the synopsis that I watched this very recently and already I can remember NOTHING about it. It was that type of movie. I remember every movie I've seen since the early 70's... so that's saying something. I hope that helps.
found it boring 2/10
Hmm love Denzel Washington as an actor, but this film I truly thought it was gonna be good, disappointed thought it might have a SEVEN type of twist.. yeah nah..
thanks for inserting subtitles in Portuguese
Stupid film
In Denzel Washington we trust
Droga de filme. Poderia ter sido bem melhor pa!
Really enjoyed the movie, it had like a Seven feel to it with brilliant acting by Jared Leto. A different story end & good suspense. 6 out of 10
good start to mid, gets super stupid and complicated till the end. expensive oscar winning cast.
This movie could of been better
Worth a watch
Boring movie that's all I can say never saw the potential of the killer to be the killer.
it's actually a great movie, worth to watch, easily related to the reality
Earwing and the witch please..... HBOMAX
How many of youthat rated this movie are real and not some fake people, i bet you judge it thinkign it was something different. why i dont listen to anyone here and their pathetic attempts to be movie critics.
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I was entertained, but it was very slow and I hated the conclusion. With those three actors I was expecting so much more.
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