That was an excellent one.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Sneering, vile, sleezy pretty boys...they all have something in common and its not acting ability, its called ego...these pretty boys are just glorified skirt chasers and think monogamy is a swear word...the body language dares you to hit them despite the fact they are cops...and there you have it....macho men in macho jobs...it'll have women swooning in the aisles...not...they are still playing the same roles today...lousy actors

Films about cops investigating cops are a common currency, but in Mike Figgis's early thriller, 'Internal Affairs', there are already signs of the director's distinctive approach: the almost symbolic way in which the characters are depicted, the way the scenes are framed and the use of music, which Figgis co-wrote. The problem with the film is rather the plot: has any real suspect in an investigation attempted to throw the investigator off the trail by encouraging sexual anxieties in him by making designs on his wife? Another problem is that the said suspect is played by Richard Gere: Gere's character becomes increasingly psychotic as the film develops, but incongruously never losing his trademark suaveness. By the end, it's a bit of a mess: at one point the female lead accuses the male protagonists of effectively staging a dick-swinging contest, but the final scene is effectively exactly one of those, with even Andy Garcia's "good cop" acting with apparent total disregard for the well-being of his wife (who he has, it should be noted, hit in public earlier in the movie): the film becomes increasingly unpleasant and decreasingly plausible as it progresses. Still, the first signs of Figgis's talent are undoubtedly there, even if the script is decidedly not.

Bad cops abound in "Internal Affairs", a pulpy thriller by Mike Figgis. The film stars Andy Garcia as an Internal Affairs agent who locks horns with Richard Gere's Dennis Peck. Peck's a womanizer and crooked cop with much blood on his hands. Garcia tries to take him down."Internal Affairs" is at its best during its early, low key moments. Unfortunately the film quickly goes into over-the-top territory, with ridiculous gun fights and much melodrama. Sidney Lumet's the king of this genre, with films like "Q and A", "Serpico" and "Prince of the City". Figgis can't compete.6/10 – Worth one viewing. See Garcia instead in "Jennifer 8".

I've long been a fan of Richard Gere, with his strong jaw, gorgeous eyes and winning smile, so watching him play the dirty cop Dennis Peck was a startling experience. I love when actors like him play against type, taking their incredibly likable charm and turning it on it's head, making you regret falling for them when they turn out to be as bad as the dirtiest villain. Internal Affairs is a tight crime thriller that pits him against IAD officer Raymond Avilla (Andy Garcia), as the two engage in a roller coaster of hits and misses to bring the other down.Avilla goes after Peck's finances and the cops he takes care of, trying to turn them against their intimidating leader, while Peck goes after Avilla's wife to try to rip him apart from the inside. Peck is one of those guy who is always in control, or always appears to be even when his house of cards is crumbling down. Gere gives one of his finest performances, making Peck the kind of man who draws you in and then throws you out when he doesn't need you. He's a slick, calculated, incredibly intelligent villain in blue and he utilizes every skill he has an actor. Garcia counters perfectly as the more emotional Avilla, a man whose pride won't allow him to let Peck get off clean and whose temper often gets the better of him.Mike Figgis directs Internal Affairs with a solid vision, knowing when to key up the dramatics and when to slow things down properly. There's nothing particularly new about this cop thriller, but it does all of the old tricks right. The showdown between the two of them is intense, building to a great climax, and there are several action sequences throughout that get the blood pumping. This is a solid thriller in every way, highlighted by two very fine performances.