L.A Confindential (The Neo-Nior 90s article)

L.A. Confidential is a film noir that describe the corruption in Los Angeles in the 1950”s. It is ruled by corrupt politicians and the police who control the activities of the city for their own personal greed. The cops are sworn to uphold the law, and seek redemption in their search for the truth. In the Nite Owl Massacre, there are three very different not-yet-hero cops who are brought together to investigation the massacre. They all have different personalities with unique motivations. They search for the clues; their investigations begin to overlap until it becomes clear that each is after the same thing. In the process they will face their own evils and seek amends.

Bud White, is a cop who prone to violence. At times he takes the law into his own hands. Ed Exley, also a cop, seeks justice by abiding by the law. The golden boy of the police force turns his back on his fellow cops who are corrupt, ignoring the "brotherhood" and loyalty of the L.A. cops. Then there is Jack Vincennes a slick and likable narcotic detective always looking for fame and a quick buck by associating with a journalist.  The three protagonists are initially not heroes, but rather abuse women, take bribes and seek power. However, they are seen as L.A.'s finest-sworn to uphold the law and all three of them seek redemption bringing justice to Los Angeles. Now there is Lynn Bracken (a Veronica Lake look a like) the femme fatale who both Exley and White have an eye for. She is a prostitute who tends to help Bud White mend his errors.

L.A Confidential may not be in black and white but however many themes are still present. Such like immense corruption based on greed and ambition, the constant search for the truth in spite of its danger. The style of the car they drive, the style of the cloths they wear, and the storyline.