Thursday

What did you think of Hollywood Homicide? I remember seeing the trailer and thinking 'well, that looks great'. It certainly has all the ingredients for a good fun buddy-cop comedy/drama: two brilliant actors (Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett) playing two interesting characters. They're both detectives trying to solve a case, whilst also trying to make some money on the side (Ford's character is a real-estate agent, Hartnett's is a yoga instructor and aspiring actor). What's not to like? Some of the banter between them is pretty good, and the annoying tone of Ford's constantly ringing phone is great. But, as far as I'm aware, this film sunk quicker than the Titanic (the boat, not the film, which obviously did very well). Perhaps the jokes just aren't good enough, or the chemistry not quite right. I also think the basic plot and crime they're trying to solve could've been more compelling. They're submerged in the world of gangster rap, but treat the scene almost offensively. I intend to watch it again to see closer what went wrong. I do like buddy-cop films. Overall, though, you have to say it's a movie with great unfulfilled potential.