Los Angeles is the backdrop for many famous movies. For decades, LA has attracted people from all over the world and became known as the go-to city for those looking for a career in entertainment.
The city became a mecca for wannabe actors trying to make it in Hollywood, musicians, and others trying to build a career in showbiz. But LA is not all glitz and glam. There are also plenty of crime, some pretty grim and seedy parts of the city, and many movies explore this side of LA pretty well.
From Beverly Hills to South Central, and everything in between, in this gallery, we cover movies that portray the city at its best, and worst.