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Denzel, Russell, Ridley + Harlem, 70's, Drugs, Chicks = Madness... the good kind!
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American Gangster is a truly great film. In an era when films seem to be trying their best to shock and entertain us in more extreme ways every year, it is refreshing to watch a film that hits all the right notes in the right key. This without resorting to gratuitous violence, heart-stopping horror or offensive humour.
Ridley Scott, has directed many classic films - Gladiator, Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma and Louise to name but a few. His strength seems to lie in action films where he always seems to follow strong characters. The main players are often vexed by inner demons but able to discover nobility within themselves through their journey on screen. Denzel Washington plays Harlem drug overlord Frank Lucas. The 53 year old actor only seems to get better with age. He is simply brilliant as a man whose direct and resourceful work ethic allows him to build a powerful drug empire, and considerable fortune by going direct to the source (Vietnam). He is charming, yet brutal. Cool and yet dispassionate about the victims of his drug-trafficking. However we are given enough of a look at his family 'devotion' and the brutal world in which he has grown up to build sufficient sympathy for his character. Russell Crowe is excellent as an awkward, misfit cop whose life is disorderly and hurtful to those around him (cheats on his wife). His devotion to a pure and moral work-ethic, leads him away from corruption and towards his murderous target - Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington). Both actors are supported by an excellent cast and a superb script. The film is blessed with excellent set detail and a great wardrobe. This coupled with superb cinematography and adept direction make for an extremely satisfying film experience. In conclusion, this is not an African American version of Scarface. This is unlike any other gangster film. What Goodfellas did with the Italian mobster story, Ridley Scott has done with the story of The Harlem Gangster. Make no mistake this is a funky, badasssss, bullet-poppin, syringe filled, madcap adventure. American Gangster shows Denzel Washington at his peek- dripping with cool - head and shoulders above his rivals!! People
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Written by: Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Cuba Gooding Jr., Josh Brolin, RZA, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, Ted Levine, Yul Vazquez, Carla Gugino, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Norman Reedus, Idris Elba, T.I., Common, Roger Bart, Armand Assante, KaDee Strickland, Jon Polito, Ruby Dee, Roger Guenveur Smith, Melissia Hill, Alyxx Morgen, Adrian Washington, Leesa Rowland, Saycon Sengbloh, Malcolm Goodwin, Robert Funaro, Derrick Simmons, Eric Silver, Sonny Vellozzi, Jack Fitz, Kathleen Garrett, Monique Dupree, Kenny Shapiro, Edwin Freeman, John McVay, Cris D'Annunzio, Lymari Nadal, Molyneau DuBelle, Brendan Burke, Dawn Douglas, Emile Dillon, Panama Redd, Robert C. Kirk, Brian Keith Allen, Joseph Ferrante, Bryant Pearson, Jeff Greene, Jason Furlani, John Hill, Joe James, Tommy Guiffre, Gabriel Hansen, John Ramaine, Bradley Miles, Bobby Beckles, Angela Frye, Rich Rothbell, Robert Sciglimpaglia, Robert Gordon Spencer Genre Information Production Information Produced in: USA
Language: English Release Information Released: 2007 UK cinema: 16/11/2007 US cinema: 02/11/2007 |
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