The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

They're not that nice.

Directed by Shane Black

Produced by Silver Pictures, Waypoint Entertainment

2016116 min7.1 / 10

A witty, energetic buddy-cop comedy set in 1970s LA that balances noir conspiracy plotting with genuine warmth between its flawed protagonists.

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

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  • Is The Nice Guys easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The Nice Guys scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Nice Guys violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does The Nice Guys end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Nice Guys sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Nice Guys

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Nice Guys, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Nice Guys, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Nice Guys, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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