As box office receipts have proven steadily, the public is never tired of Denzel Washington playing a current or former law veteran or government official with a troubled past who unravels a conspiracy or conducts an investigation in which he has serious personal interests.
If your favorite entry in this particular and highly specific subgenre is Ricochet, Crimson Tide, Devil in a blue dress, Fallen, The siege, The Bone Collector, Out of time, Man on fire, The Manchurian Candidate, Inner man, Deja Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123, Unstoppable, 2 weapons or The equalizer duology, the 66-year-old actor’s preference for crime and action genres has resulted in extremely fun emotions over the years.
The latest effort by the two-time Oscar winner has now reached HBO Max, although it is safe to say that The little things it will not go down in history books as one of your best efforts. Said that, Denzel Washington is as reliable as ever in the lead, with Rami Malek giving solid support as a famous detective and Jared Leto once again fully incorporating an eccentric freak as the prime suspect in a murder case.
The criticisms have been lukewarm, with The little things it currently holds an average Rotten Tomatoes score of 48%, but as you can see from the reactions below, it is playing much better with HBO Max subscribers.
THE SMALL THINGS in @hbomax it’s a big throwback to the 90s mystery thrillers. Denzel, Rami and Leto are fantastic. Thanks to #Denzel for all the great mysteries he has given us. Devil in blue dress, fallen, training day, out of time, déjà vu …#The little things
– Kyle Pennekamp (@kylepennekamp) January 29, 2021
the little things on HBO max…. I NEED TO SEE
– Ruby ♥ ️ (@justcallmerubz) January 29, 2021
If you have HBO MAX, go watch the new movie The Little Things with Denzel Washington on it. My God, so good
– ✨Shaaa🦋 (@ Shanna_3xs) January 29, 2021
The Little Things is a good movie. There are no spoilers. @JaredLeto it’s phenomenal. Rami and Denzel are great. @hbomax
– David Shirley (@ rds060184) January 29, 2021
Little things are happening @hbomax wow amazing movie, giving me a chill, it reminds me a little of the forensic files without the narrator, good thing @DenzelWashngton thanks for another great movie
– Oscar (@ Ironman5412) January 29, 2021
I recommend The Little Things (2021) if you have access to @hbomax see, it’s good to watch the story is halfway there to be great the performances are the highlight the main three are the main point of what makes it watchable and desperate at the same time
– Clayton Jasper (@ClaytonJasper) January 29, 2021
The little things were so good !!
The most anticipated film of this month finally arrives !!
3 Oscar winners in the same film. @hbomax @wbpictures pic.twitter.com/SiNooDFKiE
– Rubendran Jeevanantham (@ RubendranJeeva1) January 29, 2021
He watched “The Little Things” on HBO Max. Phenomenal performances, mainly by Leto and Denzel. The pace of the story was a little unstable and the narrative was complicated and somewhat disorganized. Definitely a character-driven movie, but it’s still worth watching!
– roman scott (@ romanscott95) January 29, 2021
The Little Things on HBO Max is a must. Stellar writing. Stellar cast. It’s so fucking good
– Just A Jersey Girl (@ JaggedGirl1989) January 29, 2021
The Little Things on HBO Max is a good movie.
– Hank Coasta-Rica (@HankCoastaRica) January 29, 2021
I just watched “The Little Things” on @hbomax with @DenzelWashngton @RamimalekIre and @JaredLeto Great!! You scared me @JaredLeto
– hollyluvsMARS (@dollsrn) January 29, 2021
If you’ve seen half a dozen crime thrillers, then you can predict exactly how the general traits of crime The little things will unfold, although the third act is comfortingly ambiguous. That said, for HBO Max’s banner year of simultaneously premiering its movies in streaming and in theaters, it is a disheartening opening salvo.