Oscar - material

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2008)

Why this movie didn't even make it to the Oscar nomination list? I do not understand. It is arguably one of the best, if not THE BEST movie I have seen in 2007.
It is a complete, thrilling movie, that keeps you rooted to your seat. Denzel Washington's brilliant performance made me acquire older movies that he stares in. He really shows class and skill, portraying the change that took place in the character, almost like a "mafioso", only not with an Italian accent. Russell Crowe turns in an excellent performance as well, being an honest cop in a corrupt society. When I saw this movie, I did not know it was inspired from a true story, until the ending credits.
American Gangster definitely made it to my Top 10 List, which include masterpieces such as The Shawshank Redeption, Titanic, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Goodfellas, Se7en, The Departed, The Pianist and the list goes on.
If you have enjoyed any of the movies listed above, then I highly recommend American Gangster to you. It is a must see. I hope you will enjoy it.