The benefit of having such strong visuals is that it tends to distract from the somewhat slight plot.
As the eponymous detective, Beatty puts in an impressively physical performance.
The ultimate scene-stealer though is Al Pacino in an Oscar-nominated role as Big Boy Caprice.
Its the perfect role for him really considering his propensity for combining unpredictable shouting with a sense of menace.
Im gonna have a thought.
Its coming… Its gone as he attempts to find a solution.
