Shane Black's THE NICE GUYS (2016): Wit, Done Right - A Video Essay

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  • This week, we take a look at Shane Black's 2016 film, THE NICE GUYS, and how - damn well - he uses wit.
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  • @RobyFN2169dtf
    @RobyFN2169dtf  Před 6 lety +211

    In celebration of hitting 10,000 subs, I will be doing a Q&A! Reply to this comment with any questions you would like me to answer!
    Thanks

    • @AgentMLGrat
      @AgentMLGrat Před 6 lety

      iamthatroby which movie is the most entertaining to you? A movie that you can see multiple times without growing tired of it.
      Love your work, keep it coming fam

    • @BybeeBunnie
      @BybeeBunnie Před 6 lety +5

      iamthatroby I discovered your channel a couple hours ago, and I don't have a question. I just wanted to let you know you got me through a really bad mushroom trip and now I'm happy. You did that. You made me happy again. Thank you and have a happy day ❤❤

    • @DarrenVanDam
      @DarrenVanDam Před 6 lety

      Did CZcams automatically put the rental option for "The Nice Guys" in the description or did you add that? If so, how did you do it?

    • @KyleDevy
      @KyleDevy Před 4 lety

      What are your thoughts on Shane blacks the predator.

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Před 3 lety

      I watched this last night and was completely underwhelmed. The comic timing was off, Gosling made a herculean effort but still wasn't funny. I actually thought Crowe was naturally funnier, as was the little girl. Gosling just doesn't have the knack. Oh, and btw, there was no such thing as "voicemail' in the 1970s you ignorant zoomer.

  • @PerversePoster
    @PerversePoster Před rokem +545

    This is one of the most criminally underrated films of all time. When I heard the sequel fell through because of the first movies surprisingly poor performance it broke my heart.

    • @Ethanakawalter
      @Ethanakawalter Před 11 měsíci +30

      The Nice Guys opened the same Weekend as Captain America Civil War. No wonder it wasn't successful at the box office. Fun fact, RDJ is the corpse when he falls down the hill at the party

    • @bunathan2485
      @bunathan2485 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I thought it was really good. It’s a shame it didn’t get recognition

    • @andymc96
      @andymc96 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Kiss kiss bang bang also

  • @andrewsutton2266
    @andrewsutton2266 Před 5 lety +2233

    I found the on screen chemistry between Crowe and Gosling to be so overlooked. These characters definitely deserved a sequel

    • @Andrew11017
      @Andrew11017 Před 5 lety +104

      Andrew Sutton this whole movie is over looked it has a good plot and it is one of the funniest movies i have ever seen, one of the most underrated movies out there

    • @andrewhussey4538
      @andrewhussey4538 Před 4 lety +53

      This guy seems really able to pull chemistry on set, he wrote and directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang too and the chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer is equally awesome...

    • @marlowename3713
      @marlowename3713 Před 4 lety +11

      it’s amazing but a sequel would ruin it

    • @Lucifronz
      @Lucifronz Před 4 lety +19

      They really did. The entire film is one big stream of well-timed humor. Not to mention some self-aware jokes like how March realizes he's weirdly unstoppable. Despite his ineptitude, despite his constantly failings and injuries, he always seems to pull through. Like an idiot savant at solving cases. And he's very fun to watch, because you're constantly sighing at his stupidity, but because of it, he's oddly endearing, too. Not just because he has a daughter, either.
      And Healy, despite being a thug for hire, is surprisingly likeable too. Even though the two characters are at odds the first time they meet, Healy outright breaking March's arm, you find it hard to dislike Healy and part of that is also because he gets along well with March's daughter, showing his softer side.
      The best kind of buddy films (I'd say "buddy cop" films, but obviously these two are not cops, though it's usually cops) have the two characters conflict with one another, I won't deny that, but what I like about Nice Guys is that they're not constantly on each other's case. They're not shitting on each other from start to finish, they actually build up a neat rapport after a short while of working together and while they make witty, snarky remarks (usually Healy) at each other, they still seem to work together pretty well and aren't screaming in each other's faces in an overly dramatic fashion. The movie is lighthearted even when it's not and I like that. Way more enjoyable to watch.
      Maybe that's just me, though.

    • @Lucifronz
      @Lucifronz Před 4 lety +3

      @spim randsley Nothing wrong with wanting more of a good thing.
      Even if it doesn't work, the world is no lesser for having one bad movie in it. Only people like you obsess over that and let it ruin what you enjoyed.

  • @bamflyer
    @bamflyer Před 6 lety +2096

    The only reason it didn't do well is because the studio didn't believe it would so they spent nothing on advertising it

    • @golden1324
      @golden1324 Před 4 lety +161

      that’s a god damn shame. this movie was truly a gem

    • @mirandaosborne7196
      @mirandaosborne7196 Před 4 lety +88

      They really didn’t if they did advertise it maybe I would have known it involved porn and not gone and see it with my mom

    • @Lucifronz
      @Lucifronz Před 4 lety +7

      I only found out about it because my brother grabbed it and I watched it with him. Never would have thought to watch it before then, but I'm glad I did. It's a damn good movie.

    • @mrcritical6751
      @mrcritical6751 Před 4 lety +5

      Also doesn’t help that it was released around the same time as Star Trek Beyond

    • @Lucifronz
      @Lucifronz Před 4 lety +2

      @James Merkle Relatively speaking. A flop for Star Trek Beyond is still probably a big turn-out, just disappointing by comparison.
      Either way, being in the shadow of a Star Trek film eats away at your potential viewers.

  • @Tit0Matic
    @Tit0Matic Před 6 lety +760

    I need a sequel to this movie in my life. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are fucking amazing together

    • @mickroyster6442
      @mickroyster6442 Před 4 lety

      nice username

    • @rysander
      @rysander Před 2 lety +2

      I agree, but I’m worried that a sequel would ruin the vibe. I’m okay with it being a one off. And I think a Nice Guys sequel without Shane Black would be a HUGE mistake. (And I doubt that Shane Black wants to do a Nice Guys sequel [he doesn’t strike me as a sequels kind of director])

    • @and8091
      @and8091 Před 2 lety +1

      Not everything needs a sequel.

  • @willhelm94
    @willhelm94 Před 6 lety +469

    That elevator bit

    • @Retrostar619
      @Retrostar619 Před 4 lety +21

      The way Gosling's face wobbles with fear always cracks me up!

  • @anishyande
    @anishyande Před 5 lety +703

    Dude Russell Crowe shared your video. Congrats!

    • @evil-eyesdude
      @evil-eyesdude Před 5 lety +49

      Might it be some sequel buzz? I mean he also posted lego Nice Guys asking about the sequel. Fingers crossed. 😅

    • @mlgdoritos2315
      @mlgdoritos2315 Před 2 lety +5

      where did he share it?

  • @toddgarver5397
    @toddgarver5397 Před 4 lety +222

    It makes me happy to see people on CZcams talking about this underrated gem of a film.

  • @nolanhenry5282
    @nolanhenry5282 Před 5 lety +448

    Agreed. The Nice Guys is an underrated, near-perfect film

  • @WoodyBanter
    @WoodyBanter Před 5 lety +82

    I laughed my ass off when they tossed the dead guy over the hedge only for him to fall onto a table of people eating below

    • @C47vin
      @C47vin Před 8 měsíci +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @ToonrificTariq
    @ToonrificTariq Před 6 lety +534

    Saw this in a dorm room with a few buddies last year and laughed myself silly because of how clever it is (also, kicking myself in the ass for not seeing it in theaters). Never thought I'd catch an analysis video on it, so I'm impressed! This was pretty dope! You analyized the idea of wit in a way that I never really thought about. Complexity really can make or break your film. Great video!

  • @tonyc8752
    @tonyc8752 Před 5 lety +261

    This is the movie where I thought, "Gosling is a legit great, great actor"
    Before that, he was just the kid in Remember the Titans to me
    It's hard to be in a movie with a great actor like Russel Crowe, and yet totally steal every single scene that you are in together.
    Great script, great acting. And kudos to the daughter who was phenomenal.

    • @markparkinson6947
      @markparkinson6947 Před 4 lety +13

      Tony Carney You should see him in Drive. Pretty good in that movie!

    • @synchc
      @synchc Před 4 lety +8

      @@markparkinson6947 Yeah he was but I'm with Tony C. He really showed his acting chops in this. Same with Crowe tbh. The timing and delivery the pair execute is first class.

  • @gregmelly4825
    @gregmelly4825 Před 2 lety +9

    “at least you started drinking again” - greatest film ending ever

  • @jerraldwest8531
    @jerraldwest8531 Před rokem +14

    I saw this movie on opening night. There were only three other people in the audience. The more the movie made me laugh, the more the mystery had me intrigued, the more a kind of melancholy started to come over me. It honestly broke my heart to see such an incredibly well-crafted masterpiece get so little recognition. This movie is no less than one of the greatest comedies ever made and easily stands shoulder to shoulder with movies like Tootsie, The Holy Grail, and blazing saddles. I just hope that it'll someday gets all the recognition it deserves.

  • @kentuckyfriedchildren5385
    @kentuckyfriedchildren5385 Před 2 lety +36

    This might just be the most underrated film I've ever seen, kills me that it flopped at the box office, we''l probably never see a sequel.

  • @jackreid6412
    @jackreid6412 Před 5 lety +175

    Watched it on Netflix going in blind and was one of my top 3 best movies. Quality stuff, I think Ryan gosling just so fun

  • @emiliomiller9831
    @emiliomiller9831 Před 6 lety +121

    When I saw this movie It caught me so off guard with how amazing it was. I was just bored looking for a random movie

    • @DebNKY
      @DebNKY Před 10 měsíci

      Exactly, me too. I was so pleasantly surprised.

  • @emmareilly1448
    @emmareilly1448 Před 5 lety +32

    Saw this movie in the theaters randomly and don’t remember how we decided on this it, but I’m so glad we did because right after I watched it, it had become one of my favorite movies

    • @Largentina.
      @Largentina. Před 2 lety

      Did you decide on it because it was the new Shane Black movie?

  • @noora8179
    @noora8179 Před 6 lety +25

    this video has been suggested to me so many damn times that it made me go watch the film and the come back and watch this. now i can rest

    • @RobyFN2169dtf
      @RobyFN2169dtf  Před 6 lety +1

      jabber jay did you like it?????
      (The movie, that is)

  • @EntertainTheElk
    @EntertainTheElk Před 7 lety +226

    Well done, sir. Subbed!

    • @RobyFN2169dtf
      @RobyFN2169dtf  Před 7 lety +12

      Oh my gosh! Thank you so much, dude! Means a lot. Been really enjoying your videos for a while - totally forgot to sub. All subbed now, though.
      Cheers!

  • @heedrightaff8907
    @heedrightaff8907 Před 4 lety +15

    it's criminal you didn't use the "maybe they should get married" clip. that almost hospitalised me

  • @lauridsjensen7757
    @lauridsjensen7757 Před 4 lety +12

    This film is way funnier than most comedy movies ever

  • @pallyjaius
    @pallyjaius Před 6 lety +228

    Whelp, time to watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys again

    • @theartofflying3580
      @theartofflying3580 Před 4 lety +8

      Paladin Jaius can’t wait to get a third movie in that anti-trilogy lol

    • @danielbautista3176
      @danielbautista3176 Před 4 lety

      The Art of Flying
      If this were a trilogy, what would it be called ?
      Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
      The Nice Guys
      (third movie like these)

    • @captaindeadpool313
      @captaindeadpool313 Před 4 lety +6

      The titles make them seem like pornos.

    • @chandrastar5939
      @chandrastar5939 Před 4 lety +1

      @@theartofflying3580 the commentary for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is equally brilliant. Three masters of dry wit.

    • @angelfvce1262
      @angelfvce1262 Před 3 lety

      The Art of Flying The Art of Self Defense

  • @jeremiahmgallagher3508
    @jeremiahmgallagher3508 Před 6 lety +44

    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is another underappreciated witty Black movie. RDJ knows how to deliver Black's dialogue perfectly.

  • @martinfisher954
    @martinfisher954 Před 7 lety +97

    Keep on delivering, Roby. You put out some quality content and your ability to so far do it at a consistent rate leaves me pleased.

  • @efanferdiantowibowo9610
    @efanferdiantowibowo9610 Před 3 lety +5

    I bet the nice guys will be infamous movie in couple of years. Some movies do that, not doing well in cinemas but blew up couple years later. Just need netflix to buy them.

  • @DylanTrisko
    @DylanTrisko Před 5 lety +44

    The Nice Guys is one of my favorite movies. Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe are the greatest fuckin power duo. Plus some of the twists and smart pieces are just fuckin awesome.

  • @djstarsign
    @djstarsign Před 6 lety +41

    I think the reason it underperformed is that the trailer made it look like a broad comedy in the vein of the Starsky and Hutch remake. It sort of looked like a movie you could pass. But this movie is actually a work of art. I was not only shocked at how hilarious both Crowe and Gosling were (playing against type as charming leading men), but how much of a WTF movie this was. It's like the Big Sleep, where the actual plot isn't as important in the end. This is a new favorite that I hope will eventually find its audience, the way Big Lebowski did, years after its underwhelming theatrical release.

  • @jamescallahan7000
    @jamescallahan7000 Před 5 lety +6

    The Nice Guys is one of my all time favourites, the writing and performances were absolutely stellar with great chemistry between the leads. The story is so refreshing especially when it comes to a comedy that relies on wit

  • @fodsaks
    @fodsaks Před 5 lety +48

    It's a travesty that The Nice Guys didn't do better and we haven't seen March and Healy again.

  • @Zeddyboi86
    @Zeddyboi86 Před 5 lety +19

    And yet, somehow, we still got “The Predator”.

  • @DDworld13579
    @DDworld13579 Před 7 lety +31

    Good stuff yet again. AMAZING.

  • @TheOriginalIdiot101
    @TheOriginalIdiot101 Před 5 lety +2

    It's great to finally see a video essay on one of my favourite movies, as well of one of the most underrated/overlooked films in the last couple of years

  • @adammillan8332
    @adammillan8332 Před 6 lety +24

    Love this movie. "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" was a good one too.

  • @ChrisBrogan
    @ChrisBrogan Před 5 lety +1

    I really love your breakdown of all this. And I love this movie. And you did a great job of covering it.

  • @143jcm
    @143jcm Před 2 lety +2

    When i first saw the "Thats a lot of blood" scene i was almost crying laughing

  • @BlueDaemonful
    @BlueDaemonful Před rokem +2

    Great analysis, this is one of my favourite movies in the last 10 years easily. I'm sad there wasn't a sequel coz these characters are great.

  • @TwoWrights
    @TwoWrights Před 7 lety +27

    "Wit is shit. Funny is money." - Mel Brooks

  • @porassrivastava8242
    @porassrivastava8242 Před 3 lety +4

    Tbf anything Gosling is in is amazing

  • @titojesusmane9540
    @titojesusmane9540 Před 6 lety +5

    One of those movies you just watch once and fall in love with, after watching in theaters i had to buy the day it came out on bluray

  • @Dave.S.TT600
    @Dave.S.TT600 Před 4 lety +6

    a 10 out of 10 masterpiece of a movie.

  • @Prefactor1
    @Prefactor1 Před 7 lety +15

    I too am here from Twitter, but I must say, this is one of the best breakdowns of a movie I have seen in a long while. definitely subbed!

  • @raexrockstar
    @raexrockstar Před 5 lety +1

    My brother and I adored this film. It is criminally underrated. The falling scene at the end has me wheezing every time. Great story!

  • @alvojnikovic2171
    @alvojnikovic2171 Před 5 lety +1

    One of my all time favorites. So glad I saw it in theaters. Absolute classic

  • @holimount9311
    @holimount9311 Před 7 lety +2

    Great video mate
    I really like your essays.

  • @tealnairn
    @tealnairn Před 5 lety +3

    Such an underrated film. Was so keen when I saw the trailer, and absolutely loved it in the cinema.

  • @brainrich1358
    @brainrich1358 Před 5 lety +3

    This film is so great! So underappreciated. The chemistry between Crowe and Gosling was just superb.

  • @VelinSevven
    @VelinSevven Před 6 lety +96

    I feel like this is the new pulp fiction.

    • @danielbautista3176
      @danielbautista3176 Před 5 lety +12

      I agree.
      This should’ve been nominated for Oscars.

    • @skullandmelodiesd.c.3137
      @skullandmelodiesd.c.3137 Před 4 lety +2

      Not new just for this decade and generation, not enough blood

    • @theartofflying3580
      @theartofflying3580 Před 4 lety +8

      Velinite so funny because I think gosling in The Nice Guys looks just like Freddie Nuendike (aka mr orange) in Reservoir Dogs... not exactly when he’s in the suit but that sequence when he’s studying that story to repeat.

    • @4231jerome
      @4231jerome Před 4 lety +5

      mmm leave pulp fiction where it is and just say ‘I liked this movie.’

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird Před 4 lety +6

      @@skullandmelodiesd.c.3137 this generation isn't watching The Nice Guys, they're watching Avengers, Jurassic World and Fast and Furious instead.

  • @The88Cheat
    @The88Cheat Před 3 lety +1

    Your channel is CRIMINALLY underrated.

  • @Jindorek
    @Jindorek Před 6 lety +3

    Entertaining and informative. 8/10 would watch another.

  • @mrfuriouser
    @mrfuriouser Před 6 lety +43

    Ah, love your work, young gun, but Holly didn't leave him a "voice mail"- she left him a message on his answering machine. Which was a tape recorder. I know, I was there. (The 70's, I mean!)

    • @RobyFN2169dtf
      @RobyFN2169dtf  Před 6 lety +8

      mrfuriouser SHIT! Can't believe I got that one wrong ahaha

  • @klarkolofsson
    @klarkolofsson Před 5 lety +1

    One of the most underrated movies in my opinion. Good job acknowledging it.

  • @felipe5horas
    @felipe5horas Před 6 lety

    First time I've heard of this channel and I'm not disappointed.

  • @skippertrey
    @skippertrey Před 7 lety +8

    Nicely done, Roby. I forget sometimes how much I love this movie.

  • @tw4898
    @tw4898 Před 5 lety +1

    I was so pleasantly surprised by this movie. Also the way Shane Black uses slapstick comedy to a brutal extent on only Ryan Gosling’s character and then at the end does the invincible bit was absolutely brilliant. A witty renewal of slapstick, done right.

  • @synysterjazmyngates
    @synysterjazmyngates Před 3 lety +4

    Just a single dad getting through a loss with the help of a potential new lover, that is all. Easily one of my favorite movies.

  • @jakenelson8146
    @jakenelson8146 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video essay, watched this movie for a second time last night

  • @thedoncastellani
    @thedoncastellani Před 4 lety +1

    im glad this popped in my feed. I forgot how good this movie was.

  • @jessierobideau1342
    @jessierobideau1342 Před rokem +2

    This movie is a masterpiece

  • @DelayedBalloon411
    @DelayedBalloon411 Před 5 lety

    One of my favourite films - great video

  • @NoTodoEsArte1
    @NoTodoEsArte1 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for making a video on this fucking amazing film, you even made me appreciate it more

  • @hellreza
    @hellreza Před 4 lety

    I went to hit like and it was already liked, that's how good your videos are... I felt like I was watching this for the first time lol

  • @earlhuffington6162
    @earlhuffington6162 Před 6 lety

    This is my second time watching this video, I don't know why I didn't subscribe the first time. Great analysis of a criminally underrated movie.

  • @CitizensRegisterHere
    @CitizensRegisterHere Před 6 měsíci

    Gosling cutting his arm wide open from punching through glass with the technique of a rockem socket robot makes me laugh hysterically every time I watch this.

  • @techtatcollection
    @techtatcollection Před 6 lety

    Couldn't agree more - it's one of the best films I've seen in years! (And you've definitely gained a sub!

  • @PimpDragon108
    @PimpDragon108 Před 6 lety +1

    I flat-out ADORE this film! Truly one of the best films of 2016 that somehow everyone missed!

  • @Bollibompa
    @Bollibompa Před 5 lety

    Such an impressive analysis. Well done.

  • @c-dat6600
    @c-dat6600 Před 7 lety +7

    Fantastic video and film!

  • @josebisk
    @josebisk Před 5 lety

    One of my favorite movie essays.

  • @PeterPalmiotti
    @PeterPalmiotti Před 9 měsíci

    Love this movie! I've watched it over a dozen times and still laugh, still get wrapped up in the story, so well done. Both this and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang are a great double feature. ....and Shane, I'm waiting on a third.

  • @FrankieAmadeian.
    @FrankieAmadeian. Před 9 měsíci +1

    Watched this movie a few weeks ago on Netflix. I can't believe I hadn't heard of it before. I absolutely adored the dialogue between Healy and March. It's dumb and witty, but it doesn't feel out of place. It feels realistic; human; natural. This is something I strive towards as an aspiring storywriter. Great video on a great movie.

  • @danielhance1467
    @danielhance1467 Před 7 měsíci

    I never would have guessed that Ryan gosling would be able to do comedy as well a he's done drama. I was sold when he hosted SNL, and he was in some of my all time favorite sketches like: Santa baby, papyrus, and the alien sketch with Kate McKinnon.

  • @eyedeasneverdie3348
    @eyedeasneverdie3348 Před 4 lety +2

    The Nice Guys and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang seem to be some of the most overlooked films, both have great stories and without humour would still be solid films. But Black's dialogue is like no others, and I've seen both so many times and they still crack me up.

  • @gothamkid5612
    @gothamkid5612 Před 9 měsíci +1

    When people say Gosling cant act... I ask them to watch this and come back to me.

  • @JiveTAB
    @JiveTAB Před 4 lety

    You've reminded me that I've been dying to watch this movie again for years.

  • @JaneAxon123
    @JaneAxon123 Před 6 lety +52

    So here's the thing - I know I watched it and I know I liked it, but I can't remember any particular thing about it. I couldn't tell you what happened or describe any scenes or characters or perhaps more importantly how it made me feel. Tarantino movies however, whether I like them or not, I remember completely yet still see different layers whenever I rewatch them.

    • @tannersparks6
      @tannersparks6 Před 5 lety +22

      Jane Axon i didn't feel this way at all, i vividly remembered the movie but wanted to watch it again because of the story beats and jokes i missed much like tarantino movies

    • @tannersparks6
      @tannersparks6 Před 5 lety +3

      Jane Axon not saying you're wrong just difference in opinion

    • @adwaithratnakaran8017
      @adwaithratnakaran8017 Před 5 lety +20

      @@tannersparks6 "There's two ways to look at things"

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird Před 4 lety +5

      well, that's more your problem than the film's.

    • @willyboy6820
      @willyboy6820 Před 4 lety

      I agree completely with you Jane. I do not remember this movie at all beyond the fact that I felt it was well acted. As the narrator does not define the term "wit", the whole video is very subjective. Its not like the narrator defines the elements of wit and then compare this movie to the Avengers or Pulp Fiction. In essence, this is a person who views this movie as "perfect" without any real in-depth analysis. At the end of the day, you either agree or not. I would much rather watch Pulp Fiction again than Nice Guys. But that is just my opinion.

  • @evanleblanc7645
    @evanleblanc7645 Před 6 lety

    Great video! It was really well put together and it really makes me want to watch the movie, but my one gripe is that at 9:27 you reveal what is probably a spoiler in what is essentially a candid shot. Anyways, great video!

  • @themindset4164
    @themindset4164 Před 4 lety

    After this and the man from U.N.C.L.E Vid you did I instantly subbed. It usually takes me 10 ep before I sub to somebody but your channel is just that good. Keep it up!

  • @PimpDragon108
    @PimpDragon108 Před 6 lety

    Because of how you appreciate this amazing film, I'm not subscribed! Kudos on a fantastic look at a fantastic film!

  • @markwullenschneider195
    @markwullenschneider195 Před 2 lety +1

    80s kid here. Missed the buddy cop movies. But this on here. Funniest, smart , intriguing movie I’ve seen since “the whackness “
    Dream of a sequel;)

  • @tahseendavid
    @tahseendavid Před 4 lety +1

    This planet demands a sequel.

  • @joshuak5798
    @joshuak5798 Před 5 lety

    Excellent video for an excellent film - subbed!

  • @8301TheJMan
    @8301TheJMan Před 4 lety +6

    Another perfect example of whit done right which is also every bit, or maybe even more, underrated than "The Nice Guys" - is, "Kiss, Kiss Bang, Bang," staring Downey Jr and Val Kilmer, (with the latter being absolutely brilliant in it). Downey Jr was great in it s well, prolly my favorite movie with him in it outside of "Zodiac." In this movie his character was not only the first time, or at least one of them, where he played the sort of quintessential Robert Downey Jr character that he's been type-casted for playing from that point froward, (from Stark to Sherlock and beyond), it's also imo te best version.

    • @waveshock
      @waveshock Před rokem

      Well, it's also from Shane Black, who would direct Downey Jr. again in Iron Man 3.

  • @tkr6536
    @tkr6536 Před 3 lety

    I was literally just thinking about this video today and like magic it popped up in my recommended 😂

  • @rixx46
    @rixx46 Před rokem

    great assessment of a GREAT MOVIE - gets funnier every time I watch it.

  • @ynordia
    @ynordia Před 7 lety +2

    OMG finally someone who has the same taste as me but can also explain what is great about the things he likes.
    Roby, you are officially my CONSCIOUS subconscious

  • @darthwatson8274
    @darthwatson8274 Před 6 lety +27

    This film is absolutely hilarious one of the best films of 2016. This film is a mix between L.A Confidential and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    • @thelordofhellaz
      @thelordofhellaz Před rokem

      Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is the first movie that Shane Black directed as well as wrote :-)

    • @darthwatson8274
      @darthwatson8274 Před rokem

      @@thelordofhellaz "What? fcukhead. Badly's an adverb. Who taught you grammar? Get out, vanish"

  • @devinthadude88able
    @devinthadude88able Před rokem +1

    This is one of the few films that I want a sequel to

  • @JosephDutra
    @JosephDutra Před 2 lety +3

    It is a damn shame this film got no love at the Box Office. Definitely one of Shane Black’s best and one of the best crime comedies out there!

  • @toddgeorgeneau2182
    @toddgeorgeneau2182 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic video about a fantastic film. Thanks.

  • @mariagraziacapitani8217
    @mariagraziacapitani8217 Před 5 lety +1

    Loved it, who knew that Crowe and Gosling were so good at comedy!

  • @myleschilton3473
    @myleschilton3473 Před 5 lety

    Great approach to a review.

  • @topgun717
    @topgun717 Před 4 lety +2

    Not to be pedantic, but Crowe's character was not a detective, he was an "enforcer." He even has narration where he says he thinks he may want to become a private detective, because then he could do some good. Gosling's character was a P.I. and former police officer.

  • @ACKWV
    @ACKWV Před 5 lety

    One of my favourite films it has that aura of a Raymond Chandler story and the humour of a very well written comedy. It’s a fantastic film.

  • @TheSuhas96
    @TheSuhas96 Před 6 lety

    wow.. this really showed another side to one of my favourite movies.

  • @Deadforge
    @Deadforge Před rokem

    I absolutely love this movie and find it to be a pretty overlooked film.

  • @SoumyadeepBasu5
    @SoumyadeepBasu5 Před 7 lety +2

    The number of subs on this channel is absolutely crime. I'm a huge fan of The Nice Guys (probably my fav film of 2016) and I just stumbled upon this video essay. Thanks and keep up your amazing work. Subscribed BTW.

  • @dancog2719
    @dancog2719 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for letting me know about this movie. I just watched it and thought it was really funny. Best American comedy I've seen in quite a long time. Thumbs up from me. :D

  • @DarrenNoFun
    @DarrenNoFun Před 6 lety

    Finally watched the movie lastnight. I think it's one of my new favourites.

  • @chriscunningham8703
    @chriscunningham8703 Před 3 lety +2

    It was a great fim & they were perfect together