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Two New AMERICAN GANGSTER Reviews For You!

If it's Ridley... by Aloy	Oct 22nd, 2007 02:58:22 AM
I'll always give it a look and it does sound intriguing.
GO RIDLEY GO! by Shady Drifter	Oct 22nd, 2007 03:00:10 AM
This sounds amazing!!
Hmmm I'll see it. by codymr	Oct 22nd, 2007 03:02:02 AM

Clemenza by teamneedle	Oct 22nd, 2007 03:42:19 AM
Please don't confuse a Ridley Scott film with a Spiderman Film.... Thats really all that needs saild
The most underraited by zed261	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:28:11 AM
movie mention in review is Miller's Crossing. / Black Hawk Down almost looks like it was directed by Ridleys brother. That cool color palette which they used doesn't fit into serious war movie
King Kong Aint Got NOTHIN on American Gangster by Pipple	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:30:32 AM
Golly wiz, Denzel... try something new... another dakota fanning movie perhaps.
I would see this because by metaluna	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:44:06 AM
It's ridders directing. Nuff said. I'll forgive him 'A Good Year'. Just about all his films are solid and worth seeing, unlike some MTV hacks out there.
THIS IS WHY I HATE TRAILERS AND "FIRST LOOKS" by BringingSexyBack	Oct 22nd, 2007 06:44:47 AM
They made this movie look like a corny hackjob. The slo-mo, fade in/fade out, cheesy edits. I've seen this movie's dumb trailer too many times to count and didn't even want to watch actual movie. Mori, I trust your opinion and if your review is glowing, that's the only reason I'll see this. I hope the cop wins at the end. I hate movies that glorify gangsters (like the trailer hinted, the way he bought his mama a big house with blood money).
American Gangster: Oscar's Revenge. by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:13:31 AM
Crowe spends the whole movie trying to get even with Washington, who he claims stole his Oscar. Actually it should be good seeing these two greats work together if the script is any good. Most modern day gangster movies are cookie cutter, and don't stand out or have anything original. I hope this one does.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ by thevision	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:18:55 AM
Hollywood's favorite fall-back "serious" movie-the Gangster film. "The Departed" last year and now this. Oh well, at least its not another Heist film- the other fall-back plot. Denzel Washington is definitely in the Jack Nicholson/Al Pacino mode- playing the same guy in every movie.
"Game ovah...!" by Osmosis Jones	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:53:47 AM

Just because I carry the joy of killing your entire family aroun by ImFixingtoDie	Oct 22nd, 2007 08:00:12 AM
I can only hope this movie increases awareness of VIRTUOUSITY a thoroughly shitty and extremely fun film. Also Russell Crowe back when he was still a prettyboy. P.S. I've seen no one mention yet the large percentage of the cast in AMERICAN GANGSTER being played by rappers. I'm curious in particular how RZA and Common do as I think they both have potential as actors.
What BringingSexyBack said. . . by Nice Marmot	Oct 22nd, 2007 08:34:09 AM
. . . I'm pumped to see it just because it's Ridley directing Denzel and Russell. Despite that, there still hasn't been a trailer or preview that has appealed to me. They make it look like a tired step backwards into the 90's. It looks like they are trying to attract the good ol' N.W.A. listening to, fighting in the parking lot afterwards crowd. It almost looks like a stylish remake of New Jack City (throws up in mouth). And I don't know why I get annoyed when I see Common, who you know was just dying to get into those retro duds, walking around in Denzel's gang. But, all bitching aside, I repeat, it's Ridley directing Denzel and Russell, so I'm there opening weekend.
Russell Crow has only by Series7	Oct 22nd, 2007 10:31:52 AM
done two things that I've enjoy. Master and Commander. And his tv show Fightin round the world, with Tugger!
And Denzel by Series7	Oct 22nd, 2007 10:35:19 AM
was the BOMB in Ricochet! Too bad Lithgow stole that movie. Prison sword fighting with Jesse the Body Ventura, Bad ass.
NiceMarmot by FearOfABlackPlanet	Oct 22nd, 2007 10:44:00 AM
..."They make it look like a tired step backwards into the 90's. It looks like they are trying to attract the good ol' N.W.A. listening to, fighting in the parking lot afterwards crowd" what exactly are you "implying" with statement... Anyways I'm most definitely going to check this out, I thought The Departed was waayyyy overrated. And that this will be the masterpiece that should have been.
Too bad Russell chucked that cell phone... by www.revyou.tv	Oct 22nd, 2007 11:37:03 AM
...because it's ruined his career. 3:10 TO YUMA was a great film that no one went to see, and let's hope AMERICAN GANGSTER doesn't suffer the same fate. Also a good movie - A GOOD YEAR, another Crowe/Scott team-up. And yeah, Denzel does seem to be using some old tricks - that fist pump of anger isn't quite as thrilling the second time around. ;)
"No one" saw 3:10 To Yuma? by Osmosis Jones	Oct 22nd, 2007 04:34:47 PM
I think it's passed $50 million so far, which is EXCEPTIONAL for a Western these days.
New Jack City... by DeadPanWalking	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:09:20 PM
... was awesome. Cris Rock alone is worth the price of admission.
Denzel as another bad guy makes it worthwhile... by TheGhostWhoLurks	Oct 23rd, 2007 01:03:32 AM
What does that make...? Three over a 25-year career? It's always nice to see him actually try something a little different, even if he's handsome and smooth in this role, too.
Not great, but better than good by justanothermoviefan	Oct 23rd, 2007 03:05:50 AM
That's what all these early reviews have been saying. It'll make money, get a couple nominations, but I was expecting more. Oh well.
that was no cellphone! by Maniaq	Oct 23rd, 2007 04:41:54 AM
so... another film title beginning with "American" - will the gangster be as good as the beauty, the psycho, or the graffiti? how bout the ninja? or the pie?
good reviews by Darth Thoth	Oct 23rd, 2007 02:46:00 PM
I'm pumped to see this!
But I must ask... by BizarroJerry	Oct 24th, 2007 07:11:40 AM
What about Carla Gugino. Her part is no doubt a small one, but my insistent little friend demands to know! He can't be reasoned with.
Same Role? by animadictio	Oct 24th, 2007 08:12:45 PM
Jack Nicholson does NOT play the same role in every movie. How does a rebellious upstart in Cuckoo's Nest = half-dead retiree in About Schmidt = obsessive compulsive neurotic in As Good As It Gets = rich play boy in Something's Gotta Give = the Joker in Batman? Yeah, ok buddy. Denzel, on the other hand, seems to play a lot of detectives/investigators (Out of Time, Inside Man, Fallen, The Bone Collector, The Siege, Courage Under Fire, Devil in a Blue Dress, Virtuosity, The Pelican Brief, Deja Vu) ... and father/authority figures (Malcolm X, Antwone Fisher, John Q, Remember the Titans, Crimson Tide, Preacher's Wife, The Hurricane, He Got Game). I'd say this most recent role fits into the latter category. And, yes, Al Pacino is always playing the mysterious leader who can really yell
lazy poor quality film making by bob villain	Oct 26th, 2007 06:28:38 AM
Just saw this; limp performances , shallow characterisation, uninspired dialogue, overly obvious use of music and background TV for period setting. The quality of the writing and acting doesn't come close to the standard of The Wire, The Shield, Scarface, Goodfellas, Blow or Carlito's Way. Apart from the deservedly beloved Alien and Bladerunner I'm not sure if Ridley's really got a clue how to tell a story. There's more tension in The Bill.

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