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Dir: Shane Black (15, 116 mins)
The writer behind Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and more recently director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3 returns in swear buddy movie style, in this 1970s set comic noir. Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe are the mismatched pairing, Gosling is a down at heel Private Investigator, Crowe an enforcer for hire who is investigating the disappearance of a girl. After an initial meeting that results in a broken arm for Gosling, they have to work together to find Kim Basinger’s missing daughter. This leads them to the death of a porn star, being pursued by a hitman and ultimately a Chinatown-esque conspiracy, with lots of laughs, zingy one liners and some cracking chemistry between Crowe and Gosling. Shane Black has crafted a spiritual cousin to the excellent Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, with Crowe better than he has been for ages and Gosling showing a real knack for comedy. The 70s are lovingly recreated and although it’s a bit of a shaggy dog story, the characters are great fun to spend time with. Foul mouthed, funny and frenetic, The Nice Guys is a sparky summer treat. Opens June 3
words KEIRON SELF