The Little Things

Name: The Little Things
Genre: Thriller
Released: January 29, 2021
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Adam Harrington, Chris Bauer, Denzel Washington, Jared Leto, Jason James Richter

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: January 29, 2021 | R

Starring: Adam Harrington, Chris Bauer, Denzel Washington, Jared Leto, Jason James Richter, Natalie Morales, Rami Malek, Sofia Vassilieva, Stephanie Erb, Terry Kinney, Tom Hughes

Summary: Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon (Denzel Washington) is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a killer who is terrorizing the city. Leading the hunt, L.A. Sheriff Department Sergeant Jim Baxter (Rami Malek), impressed with Deke’s copKern County Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon (Denzel Washington) is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a killer who is terrorizing the city. Leading the hunt, L.A. Sheriff Department Sergeant Jim Baxter (Rami Malek), impressed with Deke’s cop instincts, unofficially engages his help. But as they track the killer, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke’s past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.… Expand

Director: John Lee Hancock

Genre(s): Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 127 min

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Richard Roeper

Jan 27, 2021

Malek and Washington are electric together in this atmospheric, moody thriller that will keep you guessing and on the edge of the proverbial seat (or living room sofa). You won’t be able to shake this one off for a very long time. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Jan 26, 2021

In the absence of a clean ending, then, what's left is the familiar intrigue of smart men squinting dolefully at distant horizons and bloodied crime scenes, an ocean of bottled-up feeling, and a movie that takes a good half of its secrets to the grave. Read full review

A.A. Dowd

Jan 26, 2021

To enjoy the film on its own cookie-cutter terms depends on finding pleasure, guilty or otherwise, in tropes recycled with total straight-faced conviction. Or maybe to crave comfort food of a variety Hollywood doesn’t churn out quite as frequently as it used to. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Jan 28, 2021

Thanks to Hancock’s craft and the discipline of the actors, it’s more than watchable, but you are unlikely to be haunted, disturbed or even surprised. You haven’t exactly seen this before. It just feels that way. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Jan 26, 2021

Because The Little Things is so indebted to the tenets of its genre, it can only succeed by bringing originality and a fresh perspective to the whodunit. Unfortunately, this film becomes a victim of its uninspired construction — which ends up being no small thing. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Mar 12, 2021

The main disappointment, other than female characters who only exist to be disposed of, comes from recognising the kernel of something unusual buried in the film’s marrow. Read full review

Valerie Complex

Jan 28, 2021

It’s a miserable experience — a dull, dated copy of something we’ve seen before — and takes way too long to ever get moving. (It never really does.) In the end, an unimaginative script and underutilized actors make The Little Things as trivial as the title implies. Read full review

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Kstrauch

Feb 11, 2021

Wonderful acting, great suspense. Very impressed with the character development and cinematography.

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mrmonster

Jan 31, 2021

An excellent thriller with great performances from Washington, Malek, and Leto.

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bfoore90

Jan 30, 2021

Great cast and a good film up until the last 15 minutes or so. The script was written in 1993 and you can certainly tell as it feels dated and could have been better with further polish. On a positive note, up until the ending, the film is incredibly similar to that of David Fincher's Se7en.Great cast and a good film up until the last 15 minutes or so. The script was written in 1993 and you can certainly tell as it feels dated and could have been better with further polish. On a positive note, up until the ending, the film is incredibly similar to that of David Fincher's Se7en. Its atmospheric, dark and psychological with thrilling moments to be had. Its a film thats definitely a good time but has its obvious flaws and draw backs.… Expand

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Brent_Marchant

Feb 11, 2021

Cop-with-a-past thrillers centered on resolving cold cases may have provided some intriguing entertainment options in the past, but, over time, they have become so cliched that it makes one wonder "What's the point?", as is the case with this latest lackluster addition to the genre. ItsCop-with-a-past thrillers centered on resolving cold cases may have provided some intriguing entertainment options in the past, but, over time, they have become so cliched that it makes one wonder "What's the point?", as is the case with this latest lackluster addition to the genre. Its formulaic approach, uninteresting and unengaging story line, and plot twists that are easily spotted from a distance epitomize the triteness that has come to characterize many recent films of this ilk. And, despite a seemingly stellar cast, the performances leave much to be desired; Denzel Washington and Rami Malek could have phoned in their portrayals, and Jared Leto's much-heralded but overrated performance is capable enough in spite of the implausibly written lines he's called upon to deliver. If movies of this type are your thing, you might find it enjoyable, even though it pales in comparison to many of its much better predecessors. And, if such offerings are not high on your list of preferences, there's no point in tuning in for this one.… Expand

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dharma

Mar 6, 2021

An outdated film literally written in the 90's. Released then, it would have been acceptable. But released now with its onslaught of Prestige TV, it became a toothless thriller with no sense of suspense or drama, despite its stellar casts. I heard that Denzel was upset for having this flickAn outdated film literally written in the 90's. Released then, it would have been acceptable. But released now with its onslaught of Prestige TV, it became a toothless thriller with no sense of suspense or drama, despite its stellar casts. I heard that Denzel was upset for having this flick being released directly on streaming on the same day in the cinemas. If it was the case, it would have been his biggest flop in his career. Watch at your own peril.… Expand

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jpz1990

Feb 2, 2021

A poorly edited, bland, thriller, that wastes the talent of Washington on a predictable and run-of-the-mill police procedural. Leto and Malek try their best but aren't enough to make the film watchable. It's neither thrilling, suspenseful, or unpredictable. Thankfully it's also streaming onA poorly edited, bland, thriller, that wastes the talent of Washington on a predictable and run-of-the-mill police procedural. Leto and Malek try their best but aren't enough to make the film watchable. It's neither thrilling, suspenseful, or unpredictable. Thankfully it's also streaming on HBO Max so you don't have to waste your time and money at the theater.… Expand

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TacosTrump

Feb 28, 2021

I watched this so you wouldn’t have to ... don’t waste your time ... it’s not a movie it’s a chore

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