2016年上映的《妙探双裁》由瑞恩·高斯林和罗素·克劳主演，讲述两名私家侦探与雇佣兵被迫联手调查一桩女性失踪案的故事[1]。这部由导演沙恩·布莱克执导的影片尽管票房表现不佳，但因其精妙的剧本、两位主演之间的化学反应以及对1970年代洛杉矶的精准刻画而备受评论界推崇[1]。
《悉尼晨锋报》的评论认为，这部作品是"过去15年最好的喜剧电影"，同时也是"21世纪最被低估的电影"[1]。影片未能获得奥斯卡最佳影片提名[1]，Angourie Rice在片中实现了突破性表演[1]。布莱克此前曾执笔《致命武器》系列和《终极谍报战》等作品[1]。
The 2016 film The Nice Guys has been recognized as one of cinema's most overlooked achievements, with critics calling it both the most underrated movie of the 21st century and the best comedy film of the past 15 years [1]. Directed by Shane Black, the film stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe as two private investigators and hired guns who reluctantly team up to investigate the disappearance of a woman [1]. Despite showcasing a sharp screenplay and remarkable chemistry between its two leads, the film struggled at the box office and failed to secure an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture [1].
The movie, set against the backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles, demonstrates Black's directorial mastery following his acclaimed work on the Lethal Weapon series [1]. The ensemble cast includes a breakthrough performance by Angourie Rice, adding depth to the production's overall impact [1].