However,Joe Carnahanmanaged to turn the neon-noir genre on its head with his groundbreaking 2002 crime filmNarc.
Carnahan had intended to make a film that served as a homage to the works ofWilliam FriedkinandSidney Lumet.
What Is Narc About?
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There’s a difference between being a harsh critic and just being harsh.
Released in 2002, Narc offers an unflinching look at law enforcement’s darker aspects.
Image via Paramount Pictures
Image via Paramount Pictures
Narc is a crime drama directed by Joe Carnahan, focusing on the investigation led by two Detroit police detectives portrayed by Jason Patric and Ray Liotta. The film delves into the gritty reality of police work as the detectives navigate their troubled personal lives while attempting to solve a brutal murder in the narcotics underworld. Released in 2002, Narc offers an unflinching look at law enforcement’s darker aspects.