Review of American Gangster (2007) by Jayh. — 03 Nov 2007
Denzel Washington's performance was stunningly superb, perhaps his finest yet. The sheer ability to mold and delve into his character shows that he has reached the highest echelons of acting. Crowe, on the other hand, was slightly disappointing.
The character seemed to large for the actor. There were several moments where he seemed quite "cheesy" and unconvincing, definitely not the Gladiator material we have seen before. Washington's dramatic display clearly overshadows that of Crowe.
Ridley Scott's direction was sublime, as he flawlessly portrayed Harlem during the time period -- a period of darkness for New York City in the 1970's. The ending was somewhat unsatisfying, as the recently released Frank Lucas stands on the sidewalk, pondering his fate, and his next move.
This review of American Gangster (2007) was written by Jayh. on 03 Nov 2007.
American Gangster has generally received very positive reviews.
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