Review of American Gangster (2007) by Johnp. — 20 Nov 2007
This film has been maligned by some critics, I nearly gave it a pass and waited for the DVD. Well I'm glad I didn't. Ridley Scott as in many of his movies manages to take you into the world he has set out to show you.
Never pretty but never overboard. The juxtaposition of the righteousness and violence of the Lucas character was overwhelmingly disarming. I didn't know how I felt about him even though you know he is destroying countless lives.
Great moviemaking.
This review of American Gangster (2007) was written by Johnp. on 20 Nov 2007.
American Gangster has generally received very positive reviews.
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