Corruption In L. A. Confidential
Jru Venerable
Eng. 100
T. Witcher
15 November 2010
L.A. Confidential, directed by Curtis Hanson in 1997, depicts the corruption in Los Angeles of 1953. Hollywood, a world of glamour, deceit and desire is represented as a false society where illusion dominates the headlines. The city is governed by corrupt politicians and police who control the activities of the city for their own personal greed. People come to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams but on the way to their ambition are prevented in a web of illegal activity and treachery.
In L.A. Confidential, the cops, sworn to uphold the law, lose sight of their vision but ultimately seek redemption in their search for the truth.
The film has an ominous tone, where police corruption …show more content…
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. Rather, in his naivety he is willing to do anything for justice and more importantly for his own personal power. He attempts to remain true to the law although he also takes justice in his own hands when he shoots the chief of detectives (James Cromwell) rather than turning him in. Ed, like the two other protagonists, faces his own ghosts becoming heroic only once he became part of the team. His actions may not have always been valiant but taking responsibility for his actions and working with the team not only provided redemption but places him as a hero in the L.A. police …show more content…
Confidential, a dark and twisted tale of corruption in the backdrop of Hollywood's lights, presents characters that face their own evil and seek atonement. The police force of Los Angeles reflects the troubled time of the 1950s Hollywood society where many comprise their morals in pursuit of their own personal objectives. 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.
A few things that I thought related to this movie is the television show, Law and Order: SVU. The lead male-police role, Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni reminds me of Bud White. They have some of the same traits and their personalities match. Then the show itself, is almost a replica of L.A. Confidential. With Law and Order, they deal with victims, persons of interest, murders, and even police
Eng. 100
T. Witcher
15 November 2010
L.A. Confidential, directed by Curtis Hanson in 1997, depicts the corruption in Los Angeles of 1953. Hollywood, a world of glamour, deceit and desire is represented as a false society where illusion dominates the headlines. The city is governed by corrupt politicians and police who control the activities of the city for their own personal greed. People come to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams but on the way to their ambition are prevented in a web of illegal activity and treachery.
In L.A. Confidential, the cops, sworn to uphold the law, lose sight of their vision but ultimately seek redemption in their search for the truth.
The film has an ominous tone, where police corruption …show more content…
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. Rather, in his naivety he is willing to do anything for justice and more importantly for his own personal power. He attempts to remain true to the law although he also takes justice in his own hands when he shoots the chief of detectives (James Cromwell) rather than turning him in. Ed, like the two other protagonists, faces his own ghosts becoming heroic only once he became part of the team. His actions may not have always been valiant but taking responsibility for his actions and working with the team not only provided redemption but places him as a hero in the L.A. police …show more content…
Confidential, a dark and twisted tale of corruption in the backdrop of Hollywood's lights, presents characters that face their own evil and seek atonement. The police force of Los Angeles reflects the troubled time of the 1950s Hollywood society where many comprise their morals in pursuit of their own personal objectives. 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.
A few things that I thought related to this movie is the television show, Law and Order: SVU. The lead male-police role, Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni reminds me of Bud White. They have some of the same traits and their personalities match. Then the show itself, is almost a replica of L.A. Confidential. With Law and Order, they deal with victims, persons of interest, murders, and even police