Rating: IMDb: 6.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Main Cast: Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, Michael Rooker
Director: Harold Becker

Plot Summary:
Sea of Love is a steamy neo-noir thriller that dives deep into obsession, love, and the danger of trust. Al Pacino stars as Frank Keller, a burnt-out New York City detective nearing the end of his career. Haunted by loneliness and alcoholism, Frank becomes embroiled in a complex murder case involving a killer who lures victims through personal ads in the newspaper.

Frank, alongside his eccentric partner Detective Sherman Touhey (John Goodman), devises a plan to catch the killer by running their own personal ad to lure the suspect. The operation leads Frank to Helen Cruger (Ellen Barkin), a mysterious and alluring woman who quickly becomes the prime suspect in the case. Despite the growing evidence against her, Frank finds himself irresistibly drawn to Helen, leading to a dangerous and passionate affair.

As the investigation unfolds, Frank must confront his own vulnerabilities and fears while determining whether Helen is the woman of his dreams—or his worst nightmare. With its sharp dialogue, tense pacing, and electrifying chemistry between Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin, Sea of Love keeps viewers guessing until its shocking climax.

The film masterfully blends romance and suspense, exploring themes of trust, vulnerability, and the risks we take for connection. Al Pacino’s intense and layered performance as the flawed yet determined detective, paired with Ellen Barkin’s enigmatic portrayal of Helen, elevates the film to a classic in the thriller genre.