The Little Things
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.
Critics Sentiment
Albert Sparma introduced as suspect at repair shop
Deke sends Baxter red barrette suggesting closure or deception
The film crashes from its peak with Leto's compelling Sparma introduction to widespread criticism of the implausible desert confrontation and unsatisfying ending
The Little Things starts strong with atmospheric visuals and solid performances, particularly Washington and Leto, earning praise for its procedural elements and character work. However, the film significantly deteriorates in its final act as critics found the desert confrontation implausible and the ambiguous ending deeply unsatisfying. Most reviews acknowledged the talent involved but felt the execution failed to deliver on its promising setup.
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Denzel Washington
Joe 'Deke' Deacon
Rami Malek
Jim Baxter
Jared Leto
Albert Sparma
Chris Bauer
Detective Sal Rizoli
Michael Hyatt
Flo Dunigan
Terry Kinney
LASD Captain Carl Farris
Natalie Morales
Detective Jamie Estrada
Isabel Arraiza
Ana Baxter
Joris Jarsky
Detective Sergeant Rogers
Glenn Morshower
Captain Henry Davis
Sofia Vassilieva
Tina Salvatore
Jason James Richter
Detective Dennis Williams
John Harlan Kim
Officer Henderson
Frederick Koehler
Stan Peters
Judith Scott
Marsha
Maya Kazan
Ronda Rathbun
Tiffany Gonzáles
Julie Brock
Anna McKitrick
Mary Roberts
Sheila Houlahan
Paige Callahan
Ebony N Mayo
Tamara Ewing
Crew
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