The best posted comment on American Gangster will win a copy of the movie on DVD. Submit your post for a chance to get the DVD from Special Ops Media. Also include your email address in post. Contest ends on 2/11/08.
American Gangster was a great film, and it’s now on DVD. On the surface it’s your typical gangster flick: a kingpin and the dedicated detective trying to bring him down. What makes the film compelling is the intriguing story behind the surface. Part of that story is that there are many contradictions: most of the cops are on the take, the kingpin (Frank Lucas played by Denzel Washington) is depicted as more of a hero and a dedicated family man, than a villain, and the detective (Richie Roberts played by Russell Crowe) is a loser and outcast. As well, Richie ends up being Frank’s biggest advocate. This is truly an amazing story based on true life events.
This is an awesome period piece that really sets a mood for the audience to get a idea of what the country and Harlem was like during the ‘70s. Both Denzel and Russell give brilliant performances, and the film keeps the viewer’s attention the entire 2 ½ plus hours. American Gangster is one of the better crime related films made in a while.
American Gangster is dope. Nothing more needs to be said.
I haven’t seen it yet so there’s no way this’ll be the best comment. Nice contest, though.
American Gangster was a great period piece. Denzel gave a great performance as Frank Lucas, in fact maybe too good. He made this gangster seem like an awesome guy.