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Internal Affairs
1990 115 min Canada, United States of America R 16+
★6.8
Crime, Drama
Director: Mike Figgis
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Description
Keen young Raymold Avila joins the Internal Affairs Department of the Los Angeles police. He and partner Amy Wallace are soon looking closely at the activities of cop Dennis Peck whose financial holdings start to suggest something shady. Indeed Peck is involved in any number of dubious or downright criminal activities. He is also devious, a womaniser, and a clever manipulator, and he starts to turn his attention on Avila.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$27.73M
Worldwide:
$27.73M
Starring
Richard Gere
Actor
Andy Garcia
Actor
Nancy Travis
Actor
Key opinion
Internal Affairs is widely regarded as a stylish and atmospheric neo-noir that succeeds due to strong performances and Mike Figgis's tense direction. While some critics find the plot formulaic or predictable, most agree that the film effectively captures the grit and tension of 90s police thrillers.
| Acting | Richard Gere delivers a compelling and chilling performance that effectively subverts his established screen image. | |
| Direction | Mike Figgis brings a distinct, high-tension visual style that elevates the film beyond a standard police procedural. | |
| Production | The film succeeds as a gritty neo-noir that captures a specific early-90s aesthetic and atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies on well-worn genre tropes and predictable plot beats, causing viewers to disagree on whether the execution compensates for the lack of originality. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; some praise the chemistry and intensity of Gere and Garcia, while others feel Garcia lacks the necessary menace for his role. |