Captive vs L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.7/10 for Captive). Captive is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2015). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Captive
L.A. Confidential| Captive | L.A. Confidential | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.7/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 37m | 2h 18m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Jerry Jameson | Curtis Hanson |
| Main cast | Michael Kenneth Williams, Kate Mara, Mimi Rogers, David Oyelowo, E. Roger Mitchell | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe |
Synopsis
Captive
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing…
L.A. Confidential
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
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