but when it come to the review of this movie and it all good news . james wood be lloyd hopkins and the jaded cop who throw himself into one particular case after his wife and penny and leave him . adapt from a james elroy novel and this crime drama turn out pretty good . and while not reach the height of l. a. confidential in some way and for me it come close and exceed that great movie in other way thanks to an understated acting chop of james wood . that guy remain a criminally under rat actor . in my mind and he one of the great . plus the end be so very good . my grade representawhere i saw it represent starz action .