Review by denuwan-27382

The Little Things written and directed by John Lee Hancock. Deke (Denzel Washington), a burnt-out Kern County, CA deputy sheriff teams up with Baxter (Rami Malek), a crack LASD detective, to nab a serial killer. Deke's nose for the "little things" proves eerily accurate, but his willingness to circumvent the rules embroils Baxter in a soul-shattering dilemma. Meanwhile, Deke must wrestle with a dark secret from his past. First I have to say this movie separates being GOOD from OK is Performance of the cast. Otherwise, this movie is easily forgettable. The best thing about this movie is Denzel Washington. He gives us an unforgettable performance as Deke. His character is hunted by previous mudder cases. He is psychologically melted down and Denzel Washington gives what exactly the character needs. He really looks like a person who dragging the past. I think Rami Malek as Baxter is miscast. It's not Rami Malek's performance he does not like this character. Maybe I saw him perfume too many times not being normal but that's not the only explanation other than the last act of the movie Baxter not doing anything at all. Jared Leto as Albert Sparma this character is creepy as hell and mysterious. We don't know that he is the real killer or not. Leto put Deke and Baxter tough position they can't decide is he the guy or not. This is a slow-burning mystery and the mystery not good. There are no high points so I feel really flat about the plot. The script should be improved. Good cinematography with meaningful colors tones. One time Deke in his apartment looking at pictures of victims the color tone is green, this color tone presents sickness and we know mentally sick he is. I do not strongly recommend this movie but with this cast and performance, you should give it a try.