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American Gangster - Maggers - 11-12-2007
I enjoyed AMERICAN GANGSTER, but I don't think it's the best movie of the year, as I've heard from some reviewers. It's a terrific and largely unknown story that just begs to be told. Ridley Scott did a wonderful job in creating NYC circa 1968-76, a period I lived through and remember well. The performances are top notch. I'm not fan of Russell Crowe, but he is fabulous here. Denzel Washington just can't be beat. Josh Brolin was mean and menancing and great. The supporting roles are strong, too.
However, at 157 minutes, it's long, and I was aware of its length which is not a good sign. But I wasn't overly bothered by it.
American Gangster - Kenji - 11-13-2007
Russell Crowe vs. Denzel Washington....
12 years ago, they fought in "Virtuosity". And, they fight again. That's great!
American Gangster - Noelie - 11-13-2007
Not a fan of Russell Crowe? Muscles... sweat... skirt... sword fighting... does not compute... brain shutting down... *faint*
American Gangster - Maggers - 11-13-2007
Noelie Wrote:Not a fan of Russell Crowe? Muscles... sweat... skirt... sword fighting... does not compute... brain shutting down... *faint*
OK, I forgot about the skirt. He looks good in a skirt.
American Gangster - The Mad American - 11-13-2007
Maggers Wrote:OK, I forgot about the skirt. He looks good in a skirt.
Who doesn't?
American Gangster - Annice Burdeos - 11-15-2007
Maggers Wrote:I enjoyed AMERICAN GANGSTER, but I don't think it's the best movie of the year, as I've heard from some reviewers. It's a terrific and largely unknown story that just begs to be told. Ridley Scott did a wonderful job in creating NYC circa 1968-76, a period I lived through and remember well. The performances are top notch. I'm not fan of Russell Crowe, but he is fabulous here. Denzel Washington just can't be beat. Josh Brolin was mean and menancing and great. The supporting roles are strong, too.
However, at 157 minutes, it's long, and I was aware of its length which is not a good sign. But I wasn't overly bothered by it.
Saw this quite a long time ago and found it to be a bit derivative
sometimes I wish I hadn't reviewed film/theater while an undergraduate- it sometimes interferes with the way I view films
Crowe as good as always but found Washington still in his Training Day mode.
The best part? When the Crowe and Washington storylines converged......
Is it Academy material? Most Likely
is it deserving? - Remains to be seen
American Gangster - Kenji - 02-02-2008
Today I saw American Gangster in a theatre.
I am Ridley Scott's film fan, and this is great, I enjoyed it. I didn't feel 157 min is long, because I got stuck into the story. Of course, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, both actors were excellent as usual.
I saw many Ridley Scott's films, but this "American Gangster" was not like his usual film. In "Blade Runner", he showed crowded city and there is always rainy days. In "Black Rain", he showed strange Asian culture. In "Black Hawk Down", he showed fighting in the foreign town. Ridley Scott always gave priorities to visual effects. But in "American Gangster",I think he gave priorities to story. I like that.
American Gangster - XiaoYu - 02-03-2008
Annice Burdeos Wrote:Saw this quite a long time ago and found it to be a bit derivativeWhat things now stick out and detract from a movie that might otherwise not if you didn't know what you do about film/theater?
sometimes I wish I hadn't reviewed film/theater while an undergraduate- it sometimes interferes with the way I view films
Crowe as good as always but found Washington still in his Training Day mode.
The best part? When the Crowe and Washington storylines converged......
Is it Academy material? Most Likely
is it deserving? - Remains to be seen
American Gangster - GeraldRice - 02-04-2008
I heard an interview with Nicky Barnes (who's in witness protection) and he said many of the things in the story didn't happen the way they were presented in the movie. He was also portrayed as a bit of a buffoon when (again, according to him) he was bigger than Frank Black in the H business. Also, there are a couple ex cops who are suing because Black rolled on them or something in the movie and though the police aren't named, it could only have been implying these particular officers. I'll still appreciate it if it's good, regardless of how true the movie is.