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Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' finds cult success a decade later

Shane Black's 2016 film "The Nice Guys" has achieved cult status a decade after its release, despite a weak box office performance. The comedy noir, starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe as private investigators in 1970s Los Angeles, has found a dedicated audience through streaming and cable reruns. Black, also known for "Lethal Weapon" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," reflects on the joy of creating films that resonate with audiences over time, even if they aren't immediate commercial successes. The film's enduring appeal is highlighted by its frequent appearance on Netflix's most-viewed lists and fans discovering it years later. AI

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RANK_REASON This article is a retrospective commentary on the cult success of a film released a decade ago.

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Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' finds cult success a decade later

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Jake Coyle, The Associated Press ·

    Shane Black on cult success of ‘The Nice Guys,’ 10 years later: ‘There’s something to being the king of the midnight movie’

    “They’re just so angry,” star Ryan Gosling lamented a decade ago, about his film's fate, going up against the Angry Birds.