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American Gangster [HD DVD] [2007]
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And while American Gangster isn’t in the league of prime Scorsese and Coppolla classics (such as Goodfellas and The Godfather), it’s the nearest we’ve come in quite some time to something of that ilk. It’s all based on a true story, which does mean you need to forgive it some of its obvious narrative conventions, yet this also lends it a gravitas that the film eagerly makes the most of. It’s great too to see British director Ridley Scott tackling meatier material again. This is the man, after all, who gave us Blade Runner, Alien and Gladiator, and he duly delivers with American Gangster. His finest work it isn’t, but an engrossing, explosive and hard-as-nails drama it absolutely is. What’s more, American Gangster is powered by two of the finest leading men working in Hollywood right now, and it’s terrific to see Washington and Crowe on top form here. And while in cinematic terms it’s hardly a film that treads new ground, it’s nonetheless a proper, grown-up and engrossing movie, and a very good one at that. --Jon Foster
RRP: £24.99
Our Price: £4.45 (subject to change)
Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
A slow burning, yet entirely gripping, mobster film, American Gangster pits Denzel Washington’s Frank Lucas against Russell Crowe’s law enforcer Richie Roberts. Spread over a necessarily prolonged running time, their story is then brutally, expertly, told.
No Extended Cut
Review date: 2008-03-11 Rating: 6 out of 10
I received this yesterday and contrary to Amazon's description, this only has the Theatrical version.
Fortunately they have agreed to return it for a full refund. So thumbs-up for their customer service.
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Bargain
Review date: 2008-03-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
Bargain, cheers!
I wish they'd announced the death of the format ages ago if this is the outcome - cheapness.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Russell Crowe
Denzel Washington
Creators:
Denzel Washington (Primary Contributor)
Russell Crowe (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
EAN: 5050582542059
Binding: HD DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-03-10
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Running time: 151 minutes
Language: German (Original Language)
Language: English (Original Language)