American Gangster

Release Year: 2007
Review: A solid gangster movie from top to bottom. Ridley Scott has made a movie with very few flaws, that's well directed and acted. That being said, while it is a very good movie, it isn't quite at the top level of crime cinema. The movie lacks any really gripping moments, and tends to drag, which is a shame since the movie is nearly 3 hours long. Also the atmosphere is lacking. The film is supposed to be set in the early seventies, but none of that comes through, it could have just as well been modern day and I wouldn't have known the difference. All in all I'd recommend the film, but can't quite put it up there as a must see.
Rating: 4/5