The Nice Guys (2016) — Screenplay
In 1970s LA, a struggling private eye and a hired enforcer team up to solve a porn star's apparent suicide, stumbling into a deadly conspiracy.
- Written by
- Shane Black, Anthony Bagarozzi
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Crime
- Length
- 140 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing tonal shifts, blending sharp comedy with gritty noir tension. The rapid-fire dialogue between the mismatched leads drives the pacing, while the period setting is built through vivid, sensory details. Study how Black and Bagarozzi use banter to reveal character and keep the plot moving without losing momentum.
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