American Gangster Review

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whynot2000
Novi, MI

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Great premise for a movie.

into movies that tell a great story, a woman

Pros

Denzel Washington

Cons

A little too long

DEC

2007

I saw "American Gangster" at the recommendation of several friends. I like movies that are about true life stories (such as Catch Me If You Can). The story was based on an interesting premise and that part of it was enjoyable. However, I didn't care for the numerous shots of naked women making drugs. It seemed like that was added to give it more interest for the guys in the audience. I don't mind nudity but it was so often and kind of gross. Also, I didn't enjoy watching people shoot drugs with needles. Once or twice would've been fine but when I can see every pore of the user's skin, it's too close. I would've gotten the idea of what was happening with a more subtle scene. I enjoyed the ending the most. I wanted to hear what happened after the trial and that was provided at the end of the film.

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Key Information	Directors Ridley Scott Stars Denzel Washington Actors The RZA Genre Dramas Subgenre 1960s • Cops • Based On A True Story • 1970s • Crime • Drug Dealers MPAA Rating R (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: 2-Disc Set UPC 025193228024 Release Date 2007 Running Time 2hr 37min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: 3-Disc Set Collector's EditionUniversal Studios Home VideoFebruary 19, 2008R (MPAA)025195029537
Credits	Screenwriter Steven Zallian
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (11/09/2007, p.76-77, Owen Gleiberman): "AMERICAN GANGSTER is meticulous and detailed, a drug-world epic that holds you from...