Mulholland Falls

Four men just barely on the right side of the law step into a web of danger and corruption in this drama. In the early 1950s, Max Hoover (Nick Nolte) is a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department who leads what's been dubbed "the hat squad," a group of sharp-dressed cops who are ordered to ...more

The breakout picture of New Zealand director Lee Tamahori, this noir period mystery is purposely reminiscent of Chinatown (1974) and suffered badly at the hands of critics as a result of its effort to mimic a classic. However, it's not remotely a bad film, featuring superb acting from Chazz Palminteri and John Malkovich in strong supporting roles, top-notch production values, and accomplished direction from Tamahori. Nick Nolte is perfectly cast as the hulking, square-jawed lug whose moral ...more