The Last Boy Scout
Taste attributes: actionthrillercomedydetectivemusic/dancecrimefastunsavourylinearall consuming questfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosionunderdog triumphs
"Everyone had counted them out. But they're about to get back in the game."
Boxlist takeA very fast thriller, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Pace: Fast, where this profile leans slow
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
When the girl that detective Joe Hallenback is protecting gets murdered, the boyfriend of the murdered girl attempts to investigate and solve the case. What they discover is that there is deep seated corruption going on between a crooked politician and the owner of a pro football team.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1991
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Geffen Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
