Guaranteed Classic

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2007)

American Gangster is a guaranteed classic that will be played and commented on thirty and fifty years from now. I will be surprised if it doesn't win the Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress (Ruby Dee is a shoo-in) You-Know-What award and a few others.
American Gangster reminds me of two movies; when we're on stage with Frank Lucas, his family, and his organization, I am looking at the Godfather for this generation; when with Russel Crowe, doggedly chasing Lucas and his heroin, I'm watching a homage to The French Connection (which gets a subtle reference in the dialogue).
Highly recommended. Not for the kiddies, but grown-ups can't go wrong with this.