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American Gangster

American Gangster

2007
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 37m
In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country in the coffins of soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. (imdb)

Directed by:

Ridley Scott

Screenwriter:

Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson

Starring:

KaDee Strickland, Denzel Washington, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ruby Dee, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Carla Gugino, Joe Morton, Ted Levine, John Hawkes, Kevin Corrigan, Idris Elba

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Biography

Countries:

UK, USA

Languages:

English, Spanish, Thai
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American Gangster

2007
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 37m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 09 Aug 2018
70
65th
I wouldn't put this anywhere near the top of gangster movies, but I would put it next to Scarface. Zing! Better than Black Mass, on par with A Bronx Tale, but not quite as good as Oscar. One of those is bunk.
Rated 09 Aug 2018
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 27 Nov 2007
50
38th
Gotta love Denzel's go-to move. When in doubt, violently sideswipe the nearest receptacle of water.
Rated 27 Nov 2007
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 12 Aug 2019
75
69th
Great MOVIE ! Based on true events Superb cast Plenty of " Guy Candy" in Supporting roles My only complaint the stories too long
Rated 12 Aug 2019
terrymacterrymac
Rated 06 Jun 2017
77
77th
A thoroughly competent, if unspectacular crime yarn. It would be hard to make a stinker with this cast, even if they all seem to be playing largely to type. The underlying story is solid, but perhaps feels like there was a lot more artistic license taken than was necessary. Fine entertainment.
Rated 06 Jun 2017
unccomp09unccomp09
Rated 27 Aug 2009
85
71st
The biographical film about Frank Lucas created a hero from a drug dealer. The movie was a great portrayal of the American dream - no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you do, opportunities exist, and success can be attained. The movie followed the life of a crime boss that created an illegal drug dealing empire. He was heroic in that he aided his family, took care of his mother, followed his principles, and did not let the money go to his head. The movie was excellent.
Rated 27 Aug 2009
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 04 Nov 2007
74
63rd
Ridley Scott's film holds back and remains reserved when it should be spiraling off the charts. Denzel's performance as crime-lord, Frank Lucas, seems more humbled than expected, and Crowe has all the good-cop smarts, but can't make the chase pulsating enough. The movie lacks fear and intensity, but brims with obvious star-power and continual interest and care for its subject matter. While gripping, that desire lingers for what seems to be missing from such a boiling mixture of talent.
Rated 04 Nov 2007
ribcageribcage
Rated 07 Oct 2019
62
42nd
For Denzel’s performance, for Scott’s excellent direction and period creation, and a story that moves at the right pace, American Gangster is worth a watch. But standing on the shoulders of classics, this film itself is not one. The good-bad guy, bad-good guy contrast gets no new life in Scott’s version, and there’s not enough true complexity to Frank Lucas to make him feel like more than a glorification of a man who destroyed thousands of lives with heroin.
Rated 07 Oct 2019
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 17 Jul 2009
3
38th
American Gangster has some great characterizations and a fantastic portrayal of 70s era NY, but it's a bit overambitious, attempting to draw the material out to nearly three hours and combining two storylines that only intertwine towards the end, when Lucas' story is the more interesting of the two. Both would have made good movies on their own, but they don't seem to mesh all that well here. But it's still a fun, even gripping at times, crime flick, even if it falls short of its goals.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 21 Dec 2008
70
35th
Somewhat muddled pacing (I watched the theatrical version, not the director's cut) and not terribly original, but an entertaining watch. It feels a bit like Ridley Scott is doing his best Scorsese impersonation. Denzel Washington's presence is compelling and charismatic as always, while Russell Crowe is as bland and boring as ever.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 18 Feb 2008
7
68th
Had it not been for the montage of Denzel turning into the stereotypical Denzel character at the end this would've been great. That ending was just too dumb. Come on, Ridley.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 29 Nov 2007
78
73rd
A substantially decent crime drama. It features excellent cinematography despite the script's lack of originality. The film doesn't deliver like you would expect it to either. With Ridley Scott at the helm of a project featuring Washington and Crowe; this movie doesn't create any emotional or memorable character.
Rated 29 Nov 2007
jsim596jsim596
Rated 19 Nov 2007
3
48th
It's ok, but nothing special. The Wire has taught us to expect more from this kind of story.
Rated 19 Nov 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 07 Nov 2007
83
67th
Ridley Scott has had sort of a weak... twenty years. American Gangster marks the greatest achievement in his catalog since Blade Runner came out. While Denzel Washington is superb, the movie is overlong and tries to keep the story too even-handed when it should be clearly about Frank Lucas. Russel Crowe does a fine job, but it should be a supporting character, not a secondary leading character. It feels unfocused and often times it falls to the crime drama cliches. Good, but not superb.
Rated 07 Nov 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 04 Nov 2007
89
90th
Brilliant film. Scott manages to avoid a lot of gangster and cop flick cliches and creates a compelling crime drama that shows you both sides of the law. Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are in top form for the entirety of the film. As well the supporting cast is very good. Essential viewing for any crime movie fan.
Rated 04 Nov 2007
tipartipar
Rated 15 Oct 2019
50
37th
An introduction of two hours and then the movie begins.
Rated 15 Oct 2019
obdurateObdurate
Rated 05 Feb 2017
80
67th
Doesn't appear to tackle its subject matter very accurately, but hey, it was a damn good crime drama. Denzel is the star in both character and performance, giving genuine life to another role in his career, and the rest of the great cast did what they had to do as well. It's put together well in almost every way; the only real problems is that the script isn't necessarily strong enough to prevent this from feeling a little bloated. You need more from a movie this long.
Rated 05 Feb 2017
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 23 Dec 2016
7
49th
"American Gangster" cycles through the familiar procedures in the gangster movie formula; in that regard, it's unexceptional. But the film distinguishes itself from other genre pictures with some vital moments of execution. The firefights are few. The real contest is a battle of convictions between the leads (played with expected prowess by Denzel and Crowe.) As shown by their climactic confrontation, compromise makes the difference between a penthouse, a jailhouse, and a morgue.
Rated 23 Dec 2016
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 11 Apr 2015
67
38th
Plenty of interesting stuff in the story but kinda doesn't know what to focus on. Ends up feeling disjointed and long. Could use some merciless editing. Still some impressive going and technically very well done. Has a nice period feel and actors are fine.
Rated 11 Apr 2015
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 13 Feb 2012
63
42nd
If you had told me I was only going give this a rating in the low 60s, I would have laughed in your face and maybe punched you. I don't know why this movie didn't work for me, but it just seemed forgettable and uninspired. What a shame.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
huahHuah
Rated 04 Feb 2012
85
63rd
An overall solid film, some of the characters were lacking and the sub-plots were quite vague and redundant. Good acting and cinematography. Frank Lucas fulfilled the American Dream, but at the cost of his family, wife, and the lives of the thousands of people who's lives were destroyed by the infamous "Blue Magic". You can have all the money and power in the world and still be completely and utterly alone. This film shouldn't glamorize the lifestyle, but show you the underbelly of it.
Rated 04 Feb 2012
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 13 May 2011
40
27th
Wow, a suprising bromance turn, huh - didn't see that coming...
Rated 13 May 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 06 Feb 2011
60
63rd
Fairly interesting investigation of gangsterism-cum-capitalism that strives (with moderate success) to be more thematically interesting than the standard generic fare (far better, for example, than Mann's HEAT). The characterisation was OK, although almost certainly distant from the real-life characters on which it is based. Just a little less Hollywoodisation and mythification, and this may have turned out a fine movie. Some nice cinematography. Score is for the extended version.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 13 Jun 2010
50
43rd
It's Washington as... himself in a wildly uneven story, with too many uninteresting threads, such as everything regarding Lucas' wife. On the other hand the magnitude of the story does not deny itself, so overall it's a decent gangster flick.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
leekennleekenn
Rated 21 Apr 2010
82
75th
I don't think there will be many people out there who don't like this. It's well paced (although very long!), well acted, it's a good story, has some great scenes, and a good ending. It's not groundbreaking by any means, but it is a very solid film indeed.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 22 Oct 2009
84
89th
Comfortably Scott's best film since Blade Runner. American Gangster is an engaging and thoughtful crime drama, with two very good lead performances. The ending is a touch messy, but certainly does not hinder the film. If you can, watch the Extended Version, it's worth it.
Rated 22 Oct 2009
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 18 May 2009
75
56th
The individual performances were quite good, although (somewhat unfortunately) Russell Crowe's characters, performances, etc., are becoming so predictable for me, I can almost sit there and predict lines - see State of Play. But it's a strong movie in and of itself, and the time in History in which it's set makes it all the more interesting for me. I have a soft spot for both Crowe and Denzel Washington - and any time I get to see Josh Brolin on screen, it's a good day.
Rated 18 May 2009
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 Apr 2009
9
91st
Washington is the ultimate presence actor. Only matched by how well Ridley Scott crafted this movie. Enjoyable on many levels.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
joojooJooJoo
Rated 07 Dec 2008
4
56th
Such a terribly formulaic plot; nearly 3 hours in length but things never feel connected here, it's just sloppy. The two leads play the same role they've been doing since.......yeah a while, but they still do it well [nice to see Cuba Gooding Jr. doing something worthwhile again, at least].
Rated 07 Dec 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 07 Dec 2008
71
79th
good movie
Rated 07 Dec 2008
lucluc
Rated 26 Oct 2008
75
85th
Very long movie (extended version) with my favorite actor D.Washington who plays a brilliant role as badguy. Not so much violence in this movie and it was not boring. Interesting story and worth-seeing !
Rated 26 Oct 2008
jarmannJarmann
Rated 28 May 2008
65
31st
Somehow I feel I have seen it all before.
Rated 28 May 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 18 May 2008
84
86th
Since the year 2000 almost every movie Denzel is in makes him more bad ass than the last, and I love it. This movie has him slightly villianized, even though it's probably for realism. Packed full of suspense and action.
Rated 18 May 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 05 Apr 2008
75
74th
Denzel Washington is absolutely brilliant in the leading role. The latter part of the movie goes good, but the beginning of the story lacks the interesting, coherent script. I know that the idea is that police is out of the map to find out the main man, but it lasts too long, because viewer is as well loosing an interest on the movie. Crowe's character was quite hollow to be in the key role after the bad guy.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 23 Mar 2008
71
42nd
Had huge potential, and is certainly a very moody piece of filmography. But the plot has holes you can fly a 727 through. And the presentation jumps forward at times, leaving the viewer behind. We found ourselves backing up the DVD several times to try to interpret things; I feel sorry for those who saw this in the theater who had no such luxury. The scenes of the junkies on Thanksgiving was powerful filmmaking--if only the rest of the film were as good.
Rated 23 Mar 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 27 Feb 2008
83
79th
Ridley Scott directs Crowe and Washington in another great film. This is a different side of Scott. It is different from most of his films and he does a tremendous job in this, but the films lacks a script. Scott also gives us a few memorable scenes, but the films lack of characterization was disappointing.. Overall, American Gangster is a great crime film with great performances from both Crowe and Washington especially, who is very charming as Frank Lucas. Scott did it again.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 02 Feb 2008
86
92nd
The story is interesting and is a fun crime story. Denzel Washington is as charismatic as ever as Frank Lucas, the seemingly first black drug kingpin. The real draw to this movie is the rousing drug bust climax. It's one of the most intense action sequences of the year.
Rated 02 Feb 2008
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Jan 2008
50
29th
Unoriginal and unimpressive on all counts. And I hate that Ruby Dee received an Oscar-nomination simply because she's old.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
lavos222lavos222
Rated 04 Jan 2008
78
38th
It's good and all, but nothing really stuck out about it... A little on the slow side as well.
Rated 04 Jan 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 02 Jan 2008
7
84th
Pretty much everything in it - from the acting to the lighting to the locations to the camera motion to the music to the editing - is slick, glossy, and tightly produced to well-lubed, Oscar-friendly perfection, which makes me want to dislike it, but damn if it isn't good entertainment from one end to another. It feels like an attempt to make the black Godfather, and is partially successful.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
owen1218owen1218
Rated 27 Dec 2007
30
6th
Well, that was a waste of time.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Dec 2007
2
21st
I enjoyed the depiction of 60's and 70's New York and Jersey. It was pretty seedy and gave Denzel plenty of room to work with. The progression of revealing Frank Lucas is great; at first you're struck by his charisma and street smarts, then by the sheer ruthlessness of his will. Unfortunately the Crowe character is completely useless, and the whole thing ends up a bit bloated.
Rated 09 Dec 2007
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 08 Dec 2007
65
38th
A well produced and directed film, it just didn't click with me. Maybe it was the similarities to greater movies drawing attention to the film itself, or that I didn't really care about Crowe's character for whatever reason.
Rated 08 Dec 2007
eveeluneveelun
Rated 05 Dec 2007
74
55th
The story is compelling and the film manages to effectively capture the gritty 70's NY feel. Denzel is outstanding as the lead, a complex and charismatic entrepeneur who really drives this movie. Crowe is good, too, but his storyline is definitely the less interesting one. The film is kind of formulaic and drags in places (the 160 minute running time makes it feel somewhat bloated), but overall it's entertaining and a fine, if not superlative, entry into the crime genre.
Rated 05 Dec 2007
pjmPJM
Rated 17 Nov 2007
60
13th
Well acted -- especially by Crowe -- but with excrutiating pacing while, at the same time, too little time spent on certain crucial elements. A missed opportunity, in my mind.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 10 Nov 2007
87
87th
A great film that's solid all around. Great acting, an interesting story and it captures the feel of the 70's perfectly. It's only problem is that it's a bit unfocused, but never enough to distract
Rated 10 Nov 2007
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 06 Nov 2007
75
71st
Definitely a really solid crime drama, but parts of it were just really reminiscent of other gangster movies, so it didn't seem particularly original, and I was slightly let down. I think I'm just being too harsh because I expected a collaboration of Ridley Scott, Denzel, and Russell Crowe to be one of the most amazing movies I'd ever seen. It wasn't, but it's still pretty damn good.
Rated 06 Nov 2007
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 16 Nov 2024
45
21st
I did see this at the cinema when it was released, but all I can remember is a scene in a nightclub with strobe lights.
Rated 16 Nov 2024
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 19 Jun 2024
6
53rd
It's rather violent. I guess you knew that.
Rated 19 Jun 2024
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 01 Mar 2024
74
63rd
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Rated 01 Mar 2024
dmbmotherDMBMother
Rated 12 Nov 2023
96
81st
96
Rated 12 Nov 2023
bzymusbzymus
Rated 12 Aug 2023
75
55th
audiovisual 76 acting 80 overall feeling 68 avg 75
Rated 12 Aug 2023
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 13 Dec 2022
65
67th
It's a little boring and it's not going to wow you, but as a drama it's alright. Sure the dialog is lacking, but the spread of high talent actors raise that no good script to epic levels. It's alright.
Rated 13 Dec 2022
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 31 Oct 2022
60
26th
Serviceable as a dramatization of a true story - grain of salt for details of course - but never really rises above par for gangster movies. I wonder if Denzel can still say 'MY man' in real life without people assuming he's being sarcastic.
Rated 31 Oct 2022
vbgunzvbgunz
Rated 03 Dec 2021
85
45th
My man.
Rated 03 Dec 2021
lethiaslethias
Rated 21 Sep 2021
84
62nd
Now I know where Vince Gilligan got Gustavo Fring. A solid gangster movie with cinematography expected from the likes of Ridley Scott. Washington plays the role perfectly although the real life Frank Lucas was apparently anything but a 'renaissance man'. Movie is memorable watch although it's one of those American gangster films that you have no wish to see anytime soon again as it's a simple, well-told one layer story.
Rated 21 Sep 2021
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 20 Aug 2021
75
71st
The cast is amazing in this one, but this movie is just way, way too long. It drags on in places in what really is a very simple story. It doesn't really amaze you or really entangle you in its plot, but the actors manage to keep it afloat.
Rated 20 Aug 2021
addsAdds
Rated 22 May 2020
50
24th
Too long. I happen to hate Washington and Crowe but for some reason decided to punish myself by watching a movie with both of them. Worth having on in the background but wasn't as engaging as I hoped it would be. Gangster movies are all pretty much the same.
Rated 22 May 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 14 Mar 2020
77
90th
Seen: 2.
Rated 14 Mar 2020
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 30 Jan 2020
80
89th
2 dev aktörden uyuşturucu mafyası filmi. Denzel Washington mafya, Russell Crowe'da peşindeki polisi oynadığı film, 2,5 saatlik süresine rağmen ilgiyle izletiyor. Bağlantılar, para, kötü polisler, arkadaşlıklar, düşmanlıklar. Filmin sonunda, Frank Lucas son işinde kendini ele veriyor. Millet savaşa gider, bunlar eroin için gitmişler. Birde filmin bu saçma kurgusunu göze batırması kötü. Polis gibi becer. Avukat gibi değil.
Rated 30 Jan 2020
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 12 Nov 2019
70
71st
(Unrated Version) It’s long, and yet it’s never boring. Ridley Scott made a really solid crime film, and the cast is all around excellent. The storyline (which is based on a true story) is really gripping at times, and none of the scenes ever feel useless. Worth seeing even if you’re not a fan of these types of movies.
Rated 12 Nov 2019
moviepoopmoviepoop
Rated 13 Sep 2019
78
44th
Şahsen beni sıkmayan bir mafya filmi oldu. Çok aman aman bir konusu yoktu ama yinede iyiydi.
Rated 13 Sep 2019
zoranZoran
Rated 25 Jul 2017
80
69th
Very nice !
Rated 25 Jul 2017
mist600Mist600
Rated 24 Jul 2017
76
43rd
Scored on years' old memories Need see afain to revise for sure
Rated 24 Jul 2017
yiannosYiannos
Rated 16 Jul 2017
68
66th
A.G borrows heavily from other famous crime films---Goodfellas, The Godfather, Carlito's Way and Heat specifically---and completely waters down the elements to tell the story of Frank Lucas, the most notorious black criminal since Bumpy Johnson. It would have been more interesting if Scott created a new cinematic vocabulary for this simple rise and fall narrative, but it's an entertaining film with at least three strong performances (Washington, Crowe and Brolin), even if it's faceless.
Rated 16 Jul 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
93
91st
Awesome and entertaining movie, hard not to remove some points for how completely made up it is. They should call this "inspired by a true story" at best because there is almost nothing true story about it
Rated 21 Nov 2016
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 10 Jun 2016
85
82nd
A great crime film with great performances. The writing could have used some work, but the story held my attention.
Rated 10 Jun 2016
bbeatyBbeaty
Rated 04 Jan 2016
87
23rd
A good movie. Its a long movie. Could have been edited better.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 10 Nov 2015
78
62nd
2015-11-10
Rated 10 Nov 2015
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 26 Apr 2015
8
80th
Starts off feeling a little messy and uninspired as it introduces the main players, but it quickly evolves into a wonderfully gritty and captivating crime drama with top notch cinematography and a richly textured plot. Washington is great as the charismatic and violent Lucas, and Crowe is as equally competent as the determined Richie, and along with a strong supporting cast, they enact an intriguing cops vs. gangsters script that shows the interesting overlaps of their respective moral spectra.
Rated 26 Apr 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
66
62nd
3.30/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
jenner1407jenner1407
Rated 24 Feb 2015
72
23rd
Overdone and overrated.
Rated 24 Feb 2015
kokoskotekokoskote
Rated 25 Jan 2015
99
83rd
All the actors do a great job--from Denzel Washington to Russell Crowe to Cuba Gooding, Jr. The scenes of people doing drugs made me uncomfortable, as if the movie were glorifying it, but it also showed the reality the life of junkies, so I guess that's just life. The movie is 3 hours long, but so well-written and well-paced that I didn't really notice the time. The last scene felt a bit off, as if something essential was to follow but accidentally got edited out. Otherwise, an excellent job.
Rated 25 Jan 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
82
88th
(2nd viewing, 1st:90)
Rated 03 Dec 2014
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 19 Oct 2014
92
94th
Pure dynamite on the screen.
Rated 19 Oct 2014
andaybandayb
Rated 28 Jun 2014
70
80th
even though it's 3 hours long, the film never drops its pace, thanks to scott's masterful recreation of the 70's harlem, and a great performance by denzel washington, who's pretty much cut for these bad-ass roles. as for crowe, his presence is meh at best, but his part is so generic, it doesn't really matter.
Rated 28 Jun 2014
whotempwhotemp
Rated 01 Apr 2014
72
32nd
- 12/13/13
Rated 01 Apr 2014
lexlex
Rated 07 Mar 2014
85
67th
[Ext. Cut] Ridley's always been an expert with the environments he works it, and rarely have I seen a city portrayed as well as Nixon-era NY/NJ in American Gangster, with all its their grit and towering corridors. The parallel narratives are both led by excellent performances and that they remind me more of "The Wire" than any gangster film it never really feels conventional or tired. Although nothing really blew me away about it, it was very satisfying.
Rated 07 Mar 2014
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 18 Oct 2013
67
37th
Decent crime drama, but not that interesting.
Rated 18 Oct 2013
xalechimXalechim
Rated 16 Aug 2013
8
85th
Enjoyment: 8/10, Plot: 7/10 Themes: 7/10 Cinematography: 8/10 Direction: 8/10 Acting: 9/10 Writing: 8/10 Score: 8/10 Editing: 8/10 Design: 8/10
Rated 16 Aug 2013
aron_wardAron Ward
Rated 28 Jul 2013
75
23rd
Denzel Washington is excellent in the lead role. It's not the cinematic masterpiece of other gangster movies but is just as enjoyable to watch
Rated 28 Jul 2013
lone_wolfLone Wolf
Rated 24 Feb 2013
90
63rd
its a powerful engaging film. denzel is strong in this. 9/10
Rated 24 Feb 2013
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 08 Jan 2013
75
53rd
Good but not great. Nice to see Denzel playing the bad guy again and Crowe is good in this based on a true story film
Rated 08 Jan 2013
glm01glm01
Rated 02 Jan 2013
83
75th
82.500
Rated 02 Jan 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 03 Dec 2012
91
91st
Gripping performance from Denzel Washington. An entertaining, exciting and unpredictable story. Great music. I am sure the actual true story is far less riveting than this.
Rated 03 Dec 2012
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
70
61st
The movie is never quite pop enough to get audiences hooting and hollering and quoting favorite lines, nor smart enough to inspire passionate post-movie debate. Scene by scene, the film is unassailably well-crafted. But there's something oddly dull, even respectable, about Scott's adherence to the rules of gangster-film grammar.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 25 Oct 2012
74
70th
* Casting, Acting : 8 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 8 * Ease of Viewing : 6 * Naked Eye : 8
Rated 25 Oct 2012
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 18 Sep 2012
50
52nd
Slick, beautifully filmed and plenty of quality acting. But it's just another gangster film, a subject I just can't care about or empathize with most of the time. At 3 hours, there's lots of stuff in here but it's not very interesting.
Rated 18 Sep 2012
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 16 Jul 2012
65
40th
Very cheesy, especially in the dialogue. But kinda cool, kinda moody and with great performances. Ending of the Extended Cut is pretty weird, though.
Rated 16 Jul 2012
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 28 Jun 2012
55
61st
I haven't seen the extended version.
Rated 28 Jun 2012
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 27 May 2012
50
18th
Some excellent performances from Washington and Crowe but their roles and stories feel like two different films which happen to interact with each other. Too long and too by-the-book. The script is bog-standard and full of needless expository dialogue. The cinematography is grey, drab and bland. A few moments of brilliance though, especially near the end, but overall a film which heavily depends on some good performances and decent direction which doesn't totally distract from poor writing.
Rated 27 May 2012
zozanZozan
Rated 24 May 2012
55
57th
Leaves much to desire for. Even after three hours, we dont have the progress path of Frank, we dont know the challanges he faced, we dont know his competition. Lots of holes.
Rated 24 May 2012
carbo_kenCarbo-Ken
Rated 22 May 2012
70
45th
Denzel is a charismatic gangster climbing the power ladder, but a overwhelming feeling of familarity and boring competency strips this film of true intensity.
Rated 22 May 2012
knackysKnackys
Rated 18 Feb 2012
83
90th
You should watch the Unrated Edition.
Rated 18 Feb 2012
bingbing
Rated 02 Feb 2012
45
11th
Same un-engaging, poorly-paced gangster movie we've seen before. Can't shake the feeling I'm missing half the plot, and can't get invested in awful leading men.
Rated 02 Feb 2012
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 25 Jan 2012
90
93rd
It's a long movie but wow... the story is your typical cop drama, but the pacing and the acting give such a fantastic sense of immersion. The extended edition is 3 hours long, and I was sucked into every second of it. Brilliant movie.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
ceyhunk26ceyhunk26
Rated 22 Jan 2012
79
89th
Plot 15/20 Fiction 15/20 Casting/Acting 17/20 Worldbuilding 16/20 Entertainment 16/20
Rated 22 Jan 2012
aeghtesadiaeghtesadi
Rated 09 Jan 2012
58
42nd
Not really enthralled with this movie, but can't say it's bad.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 21 Dec 2011
82
85th
Both of the leads are really good in this movie. This is definitely worth a watch if you like gangster movies.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Nov 2011
72
61st
Definitely a solid crime movie, but nothing revolutionary. I'd recommend it to pretty much everybody, but the more discriminating film buffs might not find it as compelling as something like Heat or Scarface. Still, good to have in your library.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
neonmanNeonman
Rated 03 Sep 2011
80
63rd
Simply effective, but nicely crafted film (as you'd expect from the unpretentious Ridley Scott). The shoot-out at the end is one of the best of the decade.
Rated 03 Sep 2011

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