Brilliant Gangster Epic

Rating: 7/10 (18 March 2008)

I recently went to see this at the cinema. I'd heard a lot of stuff about American Gangster. Epic? Check. Great Acting? Check. Brilliant direction? Check. Excellent film. Check. This is a brilliant, brutal look into the life and times of drug lord Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) and the cop who brought him down (Russel Crowe). Along the way, there's death, betrayal, and a lot of expletives. But it's all worth it to watch one of the best movies made in the decade. Ridley Soctt throughout his career has made brilliant movies and this is no exception whatsoever. If your looking for a good movie to watch this is a great choice.
9.5/10