Yeah, it's good, but not a classic...

Rating: 7/10 (22 May 2008)

I like this film. As usual Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are very good actors, who hold the screen well.
I don't like many of Ridley Scott's films (please don't kill me), but I have to say that he's done a decent job with American Gangster.
I just thought that this film was not iconic, it was a little long, and the subject matter was slightly boring, considering the length of the film. Also, for a film to be a real classic, in my opinion, a few memorable quotes won't go amiss. I'm thinking Casino, Goodfellas, even Boyz N Tha Hood. I can't remember any quotes from this film.
Overall, however, it's a good film, and the fact that I've already watched it twice can only say I look upon this film positively. It's just not a tremendous film, and I don't think it is the film of the year.