Every film fan loves a good crime movie.
What’s particularly engaging is a film about an undercover cop.
He’s recruited by the DEA to infiltrate a drug-smuggling ring, which is planning to expand its operations.
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Deep Cover’s soundtrack is legendary, featuring the likes ofDr.
DreandSnoop Dogg, but that’s far from the only element that the movie has going for it.
However, the crook wakes up prematurely and vows revenge.
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There isn’t much undercover work inFace/Off, but that’s precisely what allows Woo to go all out.
It’s a rather familiar story told in a way that’s been seen plenty of times before.
Those looking for a streamlined, consistent narrative probably won’t be big fans ofPoint Break.
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Things change when they both are tasked with seeking each other out.
What ensues is an engrossing, nail-biting thriller that will remind cinephiles of filmmakers likeMichael MannandWong Kar-wai.
Some ofthe best gangster movies ever are also thrillers, andThe Departedis a proud member of that group.
From there, he plans to bring down the syndicate and uncover the corruption within his police force.
The result isone ofthe best-looking, best-choreographed, most energetic, most violent action films of the 21st century.
Heck, of all time, some might argue.
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