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A slow burning, yet entirely gripping, mobster film, American Gangster pits Denzel Washington’s Frank Lucas against Russell Crowe’s law enforcer Richie Roberts. Spread over a necessarily prolonged running time, their story is then brutally, expertly, told.
And while American Gangster isn’t in the league of prime Scorsese and Coppolla classics (such as Goodfellas and The Godfather), it’s the nearest we’ve come in quite some time to something of that ilk. It’s all based on a true story, which does mean you need to forgive it some of its obvious narrative conventions, yet this also lends it a gravitas that the film eagerly makes the most of.
It’s great too to see British director Ridley Scott tackling meatier material again. This is the man, after all, who gave us Blade Runner, Alien and Gladiator, and he duly delivers with American Gangster. His finest work it isn’t, but an engrossing, explosive and hard-as-nails drama it absolutely is.
What’s more, American Gangster is powered by two of the finest leading men working in Hollywood right now, and it’s terrific to see Washington and Crowe on top form here. And while in cinematic terms it’s hardly a film that treads new ground, it’s nonetheless a proper, grown-up and engrossing movie, and a very good one at that. --Jon Foster
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Single disc (one sided) featuring both the theatrical and extended versions of the film.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By FiTP
Format:DVD
American Gangster is one of those films that I was put off buying, on the assumption it would be a 'blood and guts', 'shoot 'em up' type of film, and indeed my heart sank when I watched the opening scene. I needn't have worried though, AG is far above most other recent films of this genre, with a depth to it (allowed for no doubt by being based on a true story) that tends to be missing from many such films nowadays, where special effects are seen as a substitute for a decent plot.
As other reviwers have noted, it's a long film, but one that keeps the viewer hooked right to the end. From being a film purchased for no other reason than it was cheap AG has gone straight into my 'keeper' section and I can't really offer a higher recommendation than that!
As other reviwers have noted, it's a long film, but one that keeps the viewer hooked right to the end. From being a film purchased for no other reason than it was cheap AG has gone straight into my 'keeper' section and I can't really offer a higher recommendation than that!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. R. W. Graham
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Format:DVD
this is quite simply one of the best films of 2007. it's a bit slow, but the story is really compelling and the acting is excellent from both russell crowe and denzel washington, who let's face it, is quite simply incapable of ever giving a bad performance no matter what he happens to be in, even the otherwise dreadfull virtuosity which previously teamed up washington with crowe had good performances from both washington and a then unknown russell crowe.
in fact, the acting is excellent from everyone in the cast, the other standout goes to josh brolin as a dirty cop on washington's payroll. the only slight fault i can find is you can't help feeling you've seen it all before. crowe's character at times comes off like serpico, and the soundtrack feels like a martin scorsese movie.
this is one of ridley scott's best films and will be remembered i think in years to come along with other classic ridley scott films like alien, blade runner and gladiator, and more than makes up for the rather dull a good year.
in fact, the acting is excellent from everyone in the cast, the other standout goes to josh brolin as a dirty cop on washington's payroll. the only slight fault i can find is you can't help feeling you've seen it all before. crowe's character at times comes off like serpico, and the soundtrack feels like a martin scorsese movie.
this is one of ridley scott's best films and will be remembered i think in years to come along with other classic ridley scott films like alien, blade runner and gladiator, and more than makes up for the rather dull a good year.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The visual style of this film is quite toned down for one of Ridley Scott's, but that actually pays off with a concentration here on story and acting.
The script is tight, with an underlying edge about business practices and most notably the cutting out of the middle man in modern business.
The combination of depth and some top notch performances, make this one of Scott's best ever films. In a day of crass and empty Hollywood fodder, Scott produces a serious and adult take on a problem, that thirty years on, is still with us.
The script is tight, with an underlying edge about business practices and most notably the cutting out of the middle man in modern business.
The combination of depth and some top notch performances, make this one of Scott's best ever films. In a day of crass and empty Hollywood fodder, Scott produces a serious and adult take on a problem, that thirty years on, is still with us.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Denzel is the Pull for this DVD
Although it had two top performers it definitely lacked something in the story line also it was a bit over the top with the ending. Don't think i'd recommend it
Published 16 days ago by IGH
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic!
this movie is brillant, such a good story, but also based on a true story. the cast is fantastic very true to life.
Published 20 days ago by Deborah Deakin
5.0 out of 5 stars
No 1 Film
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe make this film for me. I love the action and intensity of this film, there's never a dull moment and the acting is excellent. Read more
Published 1 month ago by maureen4200040
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awsome Film
Great film with additional extras that I hadn't seen before.
Overall I'm very happy with this product and it was great value for money.
Overall I'm very happy with this product and it was great value for money.
Published 1 month ago by Lee Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb film, good value.
Present for boyfriend, excellent film, and a brilliant performance by denzel washington. A must have for any film buffs collection.
Published 1 month ago by Zoe
4.0 out of 5 stars
quite good
good acting would recomend it kept you wanting to know what was coming next quite a good ending to it
Published 2 months ago by star
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Well priced & speedy delivery. A product that i wouldn't hesitate in reccommending. It was a gift for somebody and they loved it!
Published 3 months ago by Dunny
5.0 out of 5 stars
American Gangster
I absolutely love this film. Couldnt believe the price very reasonable and quick delivery. Based on a true story excellent acting from Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe great... Read more
Published 3 months ago by helen lycett
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best
One of the best gangster films I've ever seen definitely up there wid scarface n carlitos way. It also shows that if u keep doing wrong things n breaking d law no matter how much... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Electric
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superior writing and role for Denzel
Another Denzel masterpiece of acting. The storyline seems almost made for him; combining intensity, charm, and ruthlessness. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Derrick J.
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