American Gangster stars 2 heavyweight actors, the charismatic Denzel Washington and the brooding Russell Crowe. Both are the recipients of the Best Actor Academy Award, Washington for the edgy Training Day and Crowe for the brutal tale of Gladiator. They are both character actors in their own right, and with the direction of Ridley Scott, expect lots of drama and electrifying intensity from both the leads.
Washington stars as Frank Lucas, one of the most notorious drug lord of the 70s. The story tracks the rags to riches story of Lucas and how it all ended with the unwavering determination of a single detective, Richie Roberts, played by Crowe. Interestingly enough, both leads share little screen time together. The two stars finally clash near the end of the film and boy, it sure makes the women go gaga.
This film is not all about the story but also the principles and morals of the decision makers. There is a fine line between black and white and the characters in this movie shows a dark and good side in them. For a moment, you might wonder who is the criminal and who is the police. It questions our conscience and what is morally grey. That is what makes the movie so human and such a struggle for the actors and the audience.
3.5/5
txq
It's not in my best interest to say this Frank, but quitting while you're ahead, is not the same as quitting.
Washington stars as Frank Lucas, one of the most notorious drug lord of the 70s. The story tracks the rags to riches story of Lucas and how it all ended with the unwavering determination of a single detective, Richie Roberts, played by Crowe. Interestingly enough, both leads share little screen time together. The two stars finally clash near the end of the film and boy, it sure makes the women go gaga.
This film is not all about the story but also the principles and morals of the decision makers. There is a fine line between black and white and the characters in this movie shows a dark and good side in them. For a moment, you might wonder who is the criminal and who is the police. It questions our conscience and what is morally grey. That is what makes the movie so human and such a struggle for the actors and the audience.
3.5/5
txq
It's not in my best interest to say this Frank, but quitting while you're ahead, is not the same as quitting.
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where did u disappear to????????
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