A Great Gangster Film

Rating: 8/10 (22 September 2012)

The first time I saw this movie, I wasn't quite sure if I liked it or not. The more I watched it, though, the more I liked it. The violence in this film is pretty extreme, but accurate, as are the characters.
This film stands out in the Gangster genre, because there isn't a "good guy," and the bad guy (who is the protagonist) doesn't die. Though, a lot of them do.
I think the language could have been toned down a bit. I know that's how these guys talk, but this film could have been just as good without it, and their audience would be wider. It's an important film to see, so that would be a plus.
The "Layla" montage is one of my favorite in any movie ever, and it's the perfect blend of cinematic beauty and dark/disturbing/creepy.
Overall I recommend this film, particularly if you like gangster or crime movies. It's historically accurate (pretty much), and has some memorable stuff. "You dink I'm funny?!"