The Best Movie of 2007

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2007)

On November 2, 2007, a movie was released by the name of American GANGSTER. This movie just so happened to be the best movie of the year.
I can say this with a little less than 2 months left in the year of '07 with confidence because I know that this movie will be almost impossible to beat. This movie is so good that it knows it's good. (Now that is GOOD)
The story of American GANGSTER is loosely based on a true event involving two men. One by the name of Frank Lucas and the other, Richie Roberts. Mr. Denzel Washington plays the role of Frank Lucas, a heroin lord who ingeniously and quickly rises to power on brain power and audacity. Mr. Russel Crowe plays the role of Richie Roberts, a New Jersey detective who thrives on not being 'the dirty cop'. He grabs on to the Lucas case. These two actors are heavyweights. They are gods. Watching them go head to head is any movielover's dream. It is amazing to see so many superb actors in such a great picture. Ridley Scott stunningly directs a huge, long, complex movie into a highly energized, entertaining, and instant classic gangster flick. Watching this shows the viewer the vast differences in all of the various Mafia families- different race, different way of life. One thing stays the same and remains true for all families. You are only a true gangster if you can pull off the 'gangster'. This movie does just that. Total recommendation.