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American Gangster--Movie Review

If you like the mafia type movies you will probably like this one. I personally liked it. It starts out in an time when I was too young to know what the heck was going on in the world.

There were the civil rights movement, things were hot over in Vietnam, and drugs were prevalent.

Movies like this make me realize what a sheltered little life a lot of us live in from day to day. There is language, nudity, and a lot of drug use shots so this one is definitely not for the kids.

I think overall Russell Crowe played a very believable part in this true story. He is a detective that is marked. He is honest to a fault in his job but when it comes to his home life well lets just say there are all kinds of problems for him to deal with.

Denzel plays Frank the right hand man who turns head honcho when his boss dies. He takes the drugs to another level and does not play well with others.

Armand Assante gives us a look into the Italian side of the mafia at the time.

And if they didn't take a lot of liberties with the story line then our government is much to blame for how things got as bad as they did with the drugs on our streets.

I wouldn't say this rivaled The Godfather as so many said that it did. Similarities are there but in no way could this be deemed that powerful of a movie.

It was good, won't say it was great but wouldn't turn down seeing it again. I notice funny little things in movies and one that I noticed here was that Russell Crowe was sporting a Star of David necklace. I don't know if that had to do with the story line or not to me it seemed a bit out of place for a New Jersey detective. So, yeah may revisit this one just to see what else I notice.

Out of a 5 star rating I would say three stars is what this one gets.

Posted by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup on 03/19/2008 09:35 AM

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22 Comments on American Gangster--Movie Review

We went to see this at the movies...walked out after the first hour...snore!

Be of service! The rewards will come!

03/19/2008 10:02 AM

by Matt Crow - www.mattcrow.com 630-728-6051 (Huntley Realty)

Matt like I said not for everyone but I found it interesting. The look back into that time for me was the key to making this a successful watch.

03/19/2008 10:03 AM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

I still have not seen it and must say it will probably be a "catch it on cable" movie for me. I think it looks good but I'm just not a huge fan of the drug/mafia genre in general. That said, I did like the Departed which is a drug/mafia type movie.

03/19/2008 12:00 PM

by Rich Dansereau Loan Officer Knoxville TN (Home America Mortgage)

Rich I would have to agree it is more a catch it on cable kind of movie. But it really is more about the man and what he did to become the drug lord of Harlem. I found the historical nature of it more intriguing than the actual movie it self.

Now with that said it did provide some nice eye candy so maybe that is why it wasn't so hard to get through, lol.

03/19/2008 12:09 PM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

This movie was so violent...but it was done very well. Hard to believe that it's based on a true story. Yikes!

03/19/2008 12:42 PM

by Kelly Sibilsky ~ Lake Zurich RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)

Linda! I loved your review, I haven't seen this movie yet. I'm still chuckling at your description of DW's character - a gangster that doesn't play well with others!LOL!!!

03/19/2008 12:43 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

Kelly you are right it does have some violent scenes definitely not for the kids or faint of heart.

Thanks Debbie! Trust me he doesn't play well at all with others.

03/19/2008 01:32 PM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

Linda, I have heard some good things about this movie. I might just have to break down and see it.

03/19/2008 02:43 PM

by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)

I think it might interest you but I think it is going to be a toss up really whether you like it or not.

03/19/2008 04:04 PM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

Hi Linda. I agree... I enjoyed this one also. I'd definitely watch it again!

03/19/2008 06:03 PM

by Vincent Martinez (Prudential Network of Homes)

Vincent glad you chimed in on this one. I think I might be a bit unobjective since both these men are hotties, lol.

03/19/2008 06:36 PM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

Rented it....fell asleep. Re-rented it....fell asleep again.....I should look into netflix!

03/19/2008 09:22 PM

by Jim Ludes Grundy/Will County, IL REALTOR (Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby)

LOL, maybe you should try watching it first thing in the morning Jim. No seriously there were some dragging parts not gonna lie to ya but I watched the uncut version and that may be where there are some differences I don't know.

03/19/2008 09:32 PM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

iinda I love ganster movies. I didn't know about this one though.

03/19/2008 10:19 PM

by The Best Spot Realty/Norris Lake Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E

Gayle you would probably like this then!

03/20/2008 08:54 AM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

Linda what a great idea - movie review. I love this movie and I am the one that goes to the movies and get the popcorn and soda (can't afford the hot dog too) but I get too comfortable and fall asleep. This is my kind of movie (I like mafia, drugs, pros... ganster type) And I'd give this a 8.5 rating. I'd watch it again and not just because it did not put me to sleep! Great job!

03/20/2008 09:35 AM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

Thanks Rosemary! I love the movies they are my time away from everything when I can't sit down and get into a book which unfortunately for me has been a long time. I really liked the movie and at one point was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen.

03/20/2008 09:39 AM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

Linda, check your email .... I can explain!!!!

03/20/2008 09:44 AM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

I did and just sent you a reply!!!!!

03/20/2008 09:45 AM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

Hey, Linda... I've seen trailers for this movie, but have yet to see it... I'm a major DW fan, so I figured it had to be good. He's such an intense actor, he owns his roles.

03/20/2008 11:03 PM

by Bo Hunt, metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional (First Choice Mortgage Group)

Bo I thought it was really good. I will say that my son bought the movie and watched the theatrical version and was not awfully impressed when I watched it I went for the uncut version and he went back and watched that and was much more pleased.

03/21/2008 03:18 AM

by Linda Futral Sells Coweta, Heard, Meriwether & Troup (RE/MAX Today)

I thought this one looked like a DVD special. I'll get it soon. THanks for the feedback!

03/30/2008 11:53 PM

by Sarah Reinhart-Friendship Based Real Estate® (Keller Williams Spokane)

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