American Gangster (2007)


American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)


Director: Ridley Scott


Cast: Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Huey Lucas, Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo, Lymari Nadal as Eva, Ted Levine as Lou Toback, Roger Guenveur Smith as Nate, John Hawkes as Freddie Spearman, RZA as Moses Jones, Yul Vazquez as Alfonso Abruzzo, Malcolm Goodwin as Jimmy Zee, Ruby Dee as Mama Lucas, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Doc, Carla Gugino as Laurie Roberts, Skyler Fortgang as Michael Roberts



Finally a good, accurate, gangster drug-trafficking film that makes you
think. It's far from Polyanna and lets no-one group off; not gangsters
of any race or ethnicity, not cops on the take, addicts, etc. And
importantly, the story, based upon the true life story of Frank Lucas,
does not profile a stereotypical black gangster gone wrong but instead
shows an elegant, intellectual man who rises to the top of his game but
then learns something new in the end. The film is a sure-shot into the
Oscars but more importantly, for me, it's a film that is socially
responsible and imparts a thoughtful message for any viewer,especially
in light of current times.

Technically, it's got it all going on. Script,Camera, lighting,and not
only par excellence from Crowe and Washington but the entire acting
cast. The film uses fabulous close-ups and unbelievably good action
shots. I disagree with any reviews that claim the movie is not packed
with enough action or violence. How tiresome that would be! Instead,
while including some of the best action/violent shots ever filmed, Mr.
Ridley gives us a relevant and real-life look into the narcotics
business top-to-bottom and across the board. I would far prefer to see
a movie that has a dozen or so magnificently staged violent shots that
dare to go deeper and translate both internal as well as external
motivations as to depict real life. The film is not only entertaining;
its portrayal is authentic to the real life grizzly and sometimes
grayed world of crime/justice as well as didactic and
amazingly...uplifting. What a nice surprise.

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