Review of Miller's Crossing (1990) by Nelson M — 01 Jul 2012
Miller's Crossing is one of the more unique gangster films made. While it doesn't shy away from racism, it doesn't glorify it either, more or less it pokes fun at the racism of the times. Sometimes Albert Finney's character, Leo, doesn't seem like the kind of man who could control a city, but he more than makes up for it and the characters behind him are a testament to that.
Instead of focusing on the family and the business, Miller's Crossing is more interested in ethics, noir, philosophy, and more existential issues. This is one of the best of the Coen Brothers films, it's filmed fantastic, the dialogue is top notch, and the characters are memorable.
If William Faulkner teamed up with Dashiell Hammet, the result would look a little something like this.
This review of Miller's Crossing (1990) was written by Nelson M on 01 Jul 2012.
Miller's Crossing has generally received very positive reviews.
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