The Nice Guys
There are no "Nice Guys" in The Nice Guys, well, at least in context of "They're the bad guys, we're the nice guys". Shane Black's new action comedy is so nuanced, gray, and fluid that it strikes a strong contrast to the colorful 1970s LA backdrop and the comedic duo driving the film, who, largely, are characters made in broad, colorful strokes and are largely static. The noir plot is so dynamic and the comedy is so surprising and funny that the contrast is just that much more funny.