Gangster Classic

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2008)

Coolly and professionally created 'American Gangster' is a film of much quality which surpasses the more commercial, and Academy award winning 'The Departed'.
'American Gangster' has a taut script that enables the audience to understand the characters that both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe play. Much like Goodfellas, it is slick and informative and does not flinch at showing the devastating effects of the drug trade.
Crowe, Washington and Brolin all perform well but special mention should go to Chiwetel Ejiofor who really absorbs the screen. 'American Gangster' is a near faultless production and for me it will be seen as a classic alongside 'Goodfellas' and 'The Godfather' in time.