The Little Things

Not really sure why the 7 overall. It's very well written and acted. The plot twist is very Orsen Wells Rosebud-esque. Thought provoking and unexpected. Guessing most people that rated it low didn't want a thinker movie that leaves you to decide how you feel about it. Intellectually more than what they wanted? Far better than I expected.

I'm not sure why there's so much hate for this film, but I loved it. If you enjoyed the grimdark mysteries that were huge in the late 90s (think Seven), you'll feel at home with The Little Things. The underlying mystery is engaging, but leads us to an interesting conclusion that is surprising, unexpected, and...believable. It also is very morally "squishy", leaving a lot of space to contemplate the various actions of our leads, who were all great. Leto may have been trying a little too hard, but he gave an engaging performance. Malek and Washington were great, as expected. I genuinely enjoyed the heck out of this film.

Honestly, a very great movie , its a typical denzel movie, so you know the style, and its not for everyone, but if you enjoy the kind of movies that denzel makes, its amazing and visually stunning

A nice dark thriller that wants to be greater than it is. It wants to be on the level of Zodiac or Se7en and its unfortunately not that. If you like those movies, check this one out. It is good, just not the lasting factor of the others.

Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend

I actually loved this. Brought me back to when movies weren’t all about explosions and special effects and fast-paced action scenes.
Personally I found it very suspenseful and was fully engrossed in the story. Did not expect the ending, which I found disturbing, in a good way.

This is a good movie. It's nothing that you haven't seen but Denzel is great and Malick and Leto are both good. They're most of the screen time but the supporting cast, little as they do, is also first-rate. It's a little too long, but that's the disease of our age. Everyone thinks that they're David Lean. If you're in the mood to watch Denzel Washinton act and in the mood for a serial killer movie, this is your ticket. Emotionally satisfying ending.

it was a good movie.storyline was good,maybe a little slow on action for some. it probably would have been a six without denzel.but when you have an average movie and you want to make it good you call denzel. he is definitely a g.o.a.t. and with all the b flicks of 2020. i thoght it was refreshing. im glad its 2021

Aside from the horrific editing throughout the majority of this feature, The Little Things is a gripping crime thriller with a sharp human twist. I'm rather shocked by the level of disdain on here for the ending, as I thought it was much better than simply naming the killer. [spoiler] Having Deke save Jim from the guilt that befell him when he killed an innocent man was a nice twist that I didn't see coming. Sure it doesn't answer the main mystery of the crime, but I'd argue that was never the main storyline of the movie in the first place. It was all about Deke finding peace with his past, while helping his replacement not fall into the same hole that he did. [/spoiler] Takes a while to get going, but once it does it's a gripping, enjoyable ride to the credits. (Just try and ignore the 293048023948238 edits during scenes as simple as breakfast at Jim's house)

Excellent movie.
People saying the ending is bad don’t get it.
[spoiler]They had the hunch, they saw him get aroused by the pictures, they know it’s him. When deke gets to the killers house he see his trophy case with the victim’s possessions, the proof they needed, they just can’t get the warrant yet because they need more evidence to get it. Unfortunately baxter ends up screwing up by shoveling the killer, just like deacon did when he shot the girl. Deke could have caught the killer but instead killed a witness. The same with baxter, could have gotten Sparma but...killed him instead.

When deacon gives the hair thingy to baxter he is doing him a favor, releasing him from his own daemons. That doesn’t mean he is not the guy, just that baxter fixated on a little thing that doesn’t matter anymore, because the actual killer is dead and there won’t be anymore victims.
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"The Little Things" is a neo-noir crime thriller starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. I knew nothing about it going in and enjoyed it a fair amount. The film has received mixed reviews, I can see why, and while I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it, I have to say it had its charm.

To me, "The Little Things" focuses greatly on style over substance. Even if it has themes and storytelling details that enhance it, for the most part, I found myself most engaged by the cinematography, acting, and music. It's a neo noir, so it's important that everything looks dark and badass. Shots go on for longer than might be necessary, and if you don't care to appreciate the shots, you'll probably be bored at some point. Not me though, I took as it was and let myself absorb each colour, glare, and angle. The acting is rather low-key for the most part, and it enhances the atmosphere. I found Rami Malek to be my favourite actor here; his voice and emotionless stare border on campy, but the film sells the detective fantasy very well. Denzel Washington leads the story well and has great chemistry with Malek. I wouldn't call myself a Jared Leto fan, but once I spaced out of any preconceived notions I had of him, I though he gave an amusing performance. Lastly, the music was minimalist and often out of tune, being the last piece to the movie's feel. It stood out to me and defined more than a few moments.

The story might be where most people will have conflicting opinions. I am surprised I enjoyed this as much as I did. Usually, I feel like I would actually hate this kind of story, but it clicked with me. It ends rather abruptly, in a completely different manner than you might think at first. There's an attempt at making a greater point about humanity, but I can't say it left the impact it was supposed to. Nonetheless, the twist was interesting and subverted my expectations well enough. It's not as great as it might have aimed to be, but it didn't leave me dissatisfied.

Overall, I'd recommend "The Little Things" for its atmosphere, a genuinely strong point. If you're looking for more, I do think you might be disappointed. Nothing groundbreaking, but a good film for what it tries to do.