Saw "The Nice Guys" with my birthday ticket at Alamo today. Can't help but feel that it is a part of a dying breed (buddy cop or in this case, buddy P.I movies). As expected from a Shane Black movie, it was chock full of dark, at moments self-referential comedy interspersed with old-school gunplay, witty banters, genuine mysteries, and heart-felt dramatic moments. Both Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe brought their A-games to their respective roles and although the actress who played Gosling's daughter delivered a standout performance, she felt a little too adult and competent from time to time (no doubt to contrast with her mostly inept father). The plot, as with that of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, required full, undivided attention from the audience due to the sheer complexity and interwoven nature of scenes (no matter how trivial they appear at first glance), and frankly it felt a bit exhausting at times. Overall, I really enjoyed the film and would recommend everyone to experience it in theatre.