American Gangster

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Positive Reviews 112
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Average Rating 3.5/5
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2.0
American Gangster is never dull, but it could have used more good old fashioned melodramatic intrigue. EW
5.0
The Mafia cant believe it, either, but Frank not only pulls it off, but is still alive at the end. Rogerebert
2.5
Like much of his oeuvre, Scotts scaled up movie is bigger than life and lesser for it.But while never digging deeply or darkly enough to match its own .. Time Out
1.3
Not only is American Gangster dumb as a rock, but its also far too convinced of its import to be any fun.
5.0
This is what Scott and Zaillian and Washington and Crowe give us.Washington is brilliant.
2.0
Long but never boring, its an expertly crafted slice of mainstream entertainment telling two concurrent stories. Screen Daily
4.0
Based on Mark Jacobsons New York magazine article, American Gangster does a crackerjack job at nailing the look and feel of New York Citys bad old day ..
3.0
Solidly performed and occasionally intriguing, but its yet another strangely hollow offering from Ridley Scott. E Film Critic
3.8
More like a whitewashed blaxploitation effort in the hopes of classing it up without the necessary respect paid to its origin; biography without conte .. E Film Critic
4.0
A well made and reasonably exciting work filled with juicy performances, exciting set pieces and a slick visual style, but there is very little on dis .. E Film Critic
4.5
Scott is something of a romantic at heart. His film is nowhere near as jaded or as hard bitten as the 70s films such as The French Connection or Serpi .. Telegraph
3.8
Well, its never a letdown.Washington and Crowe would come in tied in any charisma animal magnetism star quality runoff, and screenwriter Steven Zailli .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
An entertaining romp through familiar cop and crim cat and mousery, bolstered by strong star turns from Washington and Crowe.
3.0
Crowe and Washington give typically great performances, yet theyre limited by the surprisingly slim substance of Gangsters script. Cinema Blend
3.1
Washington and Crowe dont appear together until late in the sizzling third act and the two pros have an easy chemistry between them. Ny Daily News
3.8
Washington is at the top of a very short list of actors capable of sustaining it. Philly
3.8
While Ridley Scotts film delivers, pulse pounding tension is not in its glassine envelope. Philly
2.0
Its not a bad movie, just not the classic one its obviously striving to be...should prove solid entertainment if you dont go expecting too much. One Guys Opinion
2.0
These are the kind of thriller scenes that appeal to a large part of the audience that have come to love crime films for the odd violent mannerisms of .. Sover
3.8
His portrayal is one of many things that elevates this film to the level of being consistently entertaining and occasionally compelling. ReelViews
3.8
But its vivid sense of place and time make it compulsively watchable, even at a running time of two and a half hours. Tv Guide
3.8
Where it fails is in its sense of scale. Its definitely not an epic. And its not a great film. But its a good one. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Scott keeps it moving a fast pace, and while Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are playing little more than archetypes, their performances are stron .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
American Gangster isnt a bad movie, its mostly a misnamed one, and if ever theres an opportunity to make a sequel that blows away its predecessor, thi ..
3.0
American Gangster isnt a bad movie, its mostly a misnamed one, and if ever theres an opportunity to make a sequel that blows away its predecessor, thi ..
2.5
The film does, as a result, boast the feel of a straight sci fi drama rather than a thriller or a horror effort, with the strong performances, Fassben .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
It is a tale masterfully told by a great director and great actors. Lariat
2.0
It makes you stop and reflect a minute.We Americans do revere our gangsters, dont we Eric Ds Nider
3.0
But such a pedigreed field of actors, coupled with Scott and Zaillian behind the camera, promises an epic experience that American Gangster doesnt qui .. News Review
3.0
In the end, the robust production design, intense set pieces and excellent performances win us over. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The film is also way too long and drags considerably in the middle section.American Gangster remains watchable thanks to its performances but it fails .. View London
3.0
Washingtons performance may be too tamped down to be truly exciting, but emotionally it rings true. Cs Monitor
5.0
American Gangster feels a little rushed as Scott ties up loose ends in the last half hour.It left me wanting more. New York Post
3.5
The filmmakers know their audience and spin a good story, the cast is wonderfully diverse and engaging, the production first rate. Film Journal International ..
3.1
The rather lengthy crime thriller (it clocks in at more than 2 1/2 hours) spends considerable time just trying to find the center of its narrative thr .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
American Gangster shoots for epic stature and misses, but Washington hits the mark from start to finish in one of the years best performances, the one .. Az Central
3.1
The entire movie is caught between being a work of seriousness and a work of absurdity. Boston
4.0
The script, by a white American writer and a white English director, does not want to glorify Lucas but it does want to appeal to the large potential .. Smh
4.0
The Lowdown: An enjoyable, entertaining film that moves well, but lacks the weightiness of content it needs to make it great. Mountain X
3.5
Ambitious, engaging and occasionally even gripping, it never adds much to the genre but it knows how to stroke genre tropes till they tremble. Npr
2.5
President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to change his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsels investigatio .. Star Tribune
4.5
American Gangster is like that, except its got the combustible combination of Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington onscreen together for the first time ..
1.9
Its like watching a movie that keeps forgetting what its already told you. Toronto Star
4.5
Brilliant acting by Crowe and Washington, coupled with Scotts near flawless direction make American Gangster one of the best organized crime dramas to .. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Washington and Crowes workmanlike performances match the movie as a whole: better than passable, yet nothing approximating inspired. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
4.4
Scotts film is a slow boil crime drama that serves as an indictment on American capitalism... Cinema Crazed
2.5
As a result, the movie is never quite pop enough to get audiences hooting and hollering and quoting favorite lines, nor smart enough to inspire passio .. Slate
4.5
This is certainly a much better vintage than Scotts previous A Good Year. Eye For Film
4.0
Technically and visually excellent, the film defies its lengthy running time.
3.0
Just because someone wants to tell you a story youve already heard doesnt mean that person wont tell it in a way that totally entertains you, even whe .. Movies
4.0
Denzel Washington makes no apologies as the visionary, real life American Gangster in director Ridley Scotts sharply riveting crime saga. Bbc
5.0
Its Super Fly which also had a drug dealer hero without the cartoon cruddiness and the put on violence and with an enormous increase of range and deta .. New Yorker
3.5
I dont think it attains the Godfather level it lacks dark passion and grand scale irony but it is an intelligent, well made and seductive movie. Time
2.5
American Gangster might have been forgiven for its unevenness had the third act delivered something special. The Movie Boy
4.0
Washington and Crowe are two of the industrys best actors for a reason, and while it might be fun to watch them play off one another, it doesnt do muc .. Bullz-Eye
3.5
Its a sweeping period epic, based on a true story, and Washington and Russell Crowe (as Roberts) bring the requisite heft to lift the film to grand he .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
8 things to watch out for this week Feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta debuts on PS4, Monster Hunter World hits PC and Better Call Sau .. Total Film
4.5
It takes nerve to call a film American Gangster But once you see this finely made and richly satisfying film, you understand its the only title possib .. Calendar Live
3.0
Between its formidable acting duo and story in need of retelling, theres plenty here to intrigue. Hollywood
3.0
Still, its a heck of a ride, and the most irresistible gangster epic in ages. Seattle Pi
4.5
Despite reprehensibly painting the charming real Frank White as admirable when in fact he was a cold blooded killer and drug pusher, this is a very en .. Tony Medley
3.8
American Gangster is an entertaining, masterfully crafted crime flick even if it isnt altogether original or groundbreaking compared to Ridley Scotts ..
3.8
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
The beautiful/violent American Gangster has plenty of talent behind the camera, in director Ridley Scott, but the films key player is Denzel Washingto .. E Online
3.0
One of the best films of the year, showcasing two of the premier actors in the business doing what they do best. Film School Rejects
5.0
Its a film of such power and resonance that it cant be easily forgotten.
4.0
A treat for the senses and for lovers of all cinema crafts, but compromised by the derivative factor. Varia Gate
3.8
And so what could have been a great movie, is instead only a good one. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Although Crowes role is of equal importance in the movie, its Washingtons performance that youll remember when you leave the cinema. Digital Spy
4.5
American Gangster, Scotts first film since the misguided but enjoyable A Good Year, feels like one of the rare cases of the director just phoning it i .. The Stranger
1.5
Length does not add substance to the drama, even where reality adds weight to the argument. Ft
3.8
Instead, they are the opposite pillars that Scott uses to build American Gangsters epic retelling of a true story. Christianity Today
4.0
But to watch these too intense stars sink their teeth into these complex characters is mostly thrilling to behold, and worth whatever the extended wai .. News Blaze
3.8
Happily, the climax and resolution of this gangster film detour from others in the genre. Ross Anthony
4.0
American Gangster is an epic, true crime drama, that although not entirely original in its premise is excellent in its execution. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
An unmistakably familiar story, but something about its execution here feels fresh anyway. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
While American Gangster doesnt quite unfold as the masterpiece it so wants to be, Scott has fashioned a compelling and stylish crime drama that rests ..
3.8
American Gangster is a good film, even a very good film, but doesnt quite live up to the hype. Waffle Movies
4.4
At times, this almost feels like the great American success story of a self made man, but Scott and screenwriter Steven Zaillian have the good sense o .. Montreal Film Journal
4.0
This tricky moral balancing act may be one reason American Gangster never fully ignites: its a movie thats always watching its own shadow. News Week
4.0
This weeks TLS October 5, 2018 America on the brink; a new poem by Paul Muldoon; the journalism of Javier Marias; making the medieval modern; female l .. Entertainment Times Online ..
4.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
4.4
American Gangster is, need I add, a much better film than Virtuosity.Its a much better film than nine tenths of whats out there on any given Friday, a .. Chron
3.0
American Gangster simply has consistency: it never bottoms out, but it never hits the heights, either. The Shiz Nit
2.0
Heres a startlingly original true life story told in an oddly unoriginal way. And that attempt at instant classic status in the title doesnt quite con .. Film Guardian
3.1
Washingtons performance should have made that a practical necessity, but it doesnt. Mercury News
4.5
a pulpy mash up of Serpico and Black Caesar and there ain(TM)t nothing wrong with that. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
A highly entertaining crime epic that may feel a little familiar, but succeeds thanks to the star power of its two leads. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
The better it gets and the drama grows in power over its quasi epic.. Wsj
3.0
Ridley Scott packs the film with period detail and vivid, violent energy reminiscent of high grade Scorsese, then mixes in a Lumet like, keenly observ .. Guide Live
2.5
When American Gangster was announced, with actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott, it seemed like a cant miss project .. Tony Mack
3.0
That tuning provides the films greatest assets, allowing it to overcome an essentially recycled nature. Flip Side Archive
2.0
It personifies the genre that many feared extinct in this era of CGI the gritty cops and gangsters thriller. From The Balcony
2.0
The storytelling may be flawed in originality, yet the talent and professionalism from Scott make it good enough to be enjoyable and completely intere .. Film Blather
3.0
This two hour and forty minute film suffers from a meandering and unnecessary first act but settles into an engaging drama driven by the performances .. Review Express
1.5
If nothing else, American Gangster exposes Brian De Palmas Scarface the most popular drug saga among gangster wannabes as the crude cartoon that it is .. M Tv
4.0
American Gangster is a return to form for Ridley Scott, an enjoyable, entertaining and accomplished piece of filmmaking, though not quite the iconic p .. Future Movies
5.0
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, two of Hollywoods finest star in this feature film. Entertainment Spectrum
5.0
Ridley Scott carefully controls the tone so that we almost feel like a fly on the wall of an era in crime. Aisle Seat
4.0
If a movie is going to be this long, it needs to really capture your attention and hold on... that isnt a problem here. TheMovieChicks.com
2.5
Too bad, because Lucass life transcends rehashed conventions and clichs. Boston Phoenix
3.5
It feels familiar, even Washingtons performance of real life Frank Lucas feels like something weve seen before. The Scorecard Review
4.5
I love movies where Denzel Washington doesnt triumph over adversity and this sure is it. Can Mag
2.0
Every bit as generic as its title, American Gangster is a Frankenstein creature of a film, put together from the parts of other famous gangster flicks .. Detroit News
4.0
Ridley Scotts gripping true crime epic.After a long development process marked by fits and starts, American Gangster has finally shot its way onto the .. Movies Ign
4.0
But thats the way it is now.You cant find the heart of anything to stick the knife into. Films Nobs
3.0
Ridley Scott deftly contrasts the character of his two principals, demonstrating that the drug underworld is organized like legit corporations, obsess .. Compuserve
4.4
Something akin to a time warp, stepping back into a time of higher filmmaking integrity and more personal visions. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.1
American Gangster (Ridley Scott, 2007) With all of the bulk, but none of the substance, of your average epic production, American Gangster lumbers acr .. Movie Martyr
1.0
The ripe animation is occasionally beguiling, but the hyperactive comic randomness is deadening. Cine Passion
3.0
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe deliver inspired performances as rivals from opposite sides of the law in director Ridley Scotts true crime epic a .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
2.0
This is by far the best film of the year with stand out performances from Crowe and Washington. But its not as epic as it wants to or should be. Eclipse Magazine
4.4
And there is always a reason to celebrate when Armand Assante is in a movie.On a scale of zero to four stars, I give American Gangster: Crazed Fan Boy
3.8
May be the first underworld epic in which a drug kingpin lectures a subordinate about the significance of brand names and trademark infringement in th .. Commercial Appeal
3.8
American Gangster isnt bad or poorly made or unsatisfactory; its just good enough to make you painfully aware of all the ways it could have been bette .. Cinematical
3.5
Despite its grandiose title and being based on a true story, American Gangster is not the definitive American gangster film. Cinema Autopsy
4.4
Like Lucas, American Gangster isnt perfect, but it finds what it needs to do, not only to succeed, but thrive. Stardem
2.0
As a showcase for Washington and Crowe, American Gangster does not disappoint. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.0
Russell is, indeed, a cop. And, miraculously, he works for the same police sergeant that Monk works for two thousand miles and 37 years away! How can .. Movie Juice
3.8
For all its familiar trappings, director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian invest their tale with plenty of verve, even if they frequently soft ..
1.5
Do we need yet another film about drug dealers No, especially not one that takes 157 minutes to get where its going. San Diego Metropolitan
5.0
I expected that Gangster would pay homage to films like The French Connection, Superfly, Serpico and even The Godfather. What I didnt expect was that .. Madison
2.0
Telling a true story doesnt excuse a filmmaker from making his movie stand out from the many others that have traversed similar ground. MSNBC
4.5
Let me say it again, this is the kind of movie that Oscar voters love. 3 Black Chicks
3.8
American Gangster delivers fine drama, gripping performances and a dizzy morality tale. But it should have been oh, so much better. Washington Times
3.0
Its pure routine, but Scott has an amazing eye for the details, and that extends to the performances as much as it does to the globe trotting narrativ .. English Oh My News
2.0
Scotts not interested in fireworks but small implosions of the soul and ego. Ie Weekly
3.8
In American Gangster Ridley Scotts gritty and gripping two and a half hour cat and mouse drama New York has plenty to rebel against.Its the Vietnam er .. Sea Coast Online
4.0
Washington may have not wanted to glorify the Harlem drug dealer, but with his superb acting skills he has created one of the coolest gangsters since .. Wd Times
5.0
Martin Scorsese will buy the movies poster and frame it on his bedroom wall. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
What distinguishes this from something like Heat is its exploration of some touchy history. Contra Costa Times
4.0
American Gangster lives up, if not exceeds, the hype on all fronts. Reelz Channel
3.1
Charismatic A listers throw Scott a bone but bottom line its been there, done that. Auf Muth
3.0
It isnt that American Gangster is an empirically bad film or is even unenjoyable. But dont be surprised if, when you walk out of the theater, you forg .. Colorado Springs Gazette
3.8
Scott guided Crowe to an Oscar in Gladiator, and once more he brings out the actors vulnerable side. Seattle Times
4.4
Say hello to my leetle M.B.A! Its the black Scarface. But American Gangster is an economic education with as many bullet points as bullets.
1.0
Ridley Scotts American Gangster offers both belated history lesson and demented hero worship, and seems to be intended as a kind of gift to black Amer .. Independent (UK)
4.0
Talk about a match made in heaven does it get any better than Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott Scott Mantz' Movie Reviews ..
4.5
Youll admire American Gangster, but it never gets under your skin or sticks in your memory. Its a good film that feels like it could have been great.
1.5
How much truth we get in the movie version is hard to say...nobody much cares if its gospel, as long as its riveting. Here, alas, it is not.
1.9
An irresistibly seductive celebration of a monster which will undoubtedly deliver the wrong message to many an impressionable young mind. AALBC.com
4.5
Washington, as real life heroin kingpin Frank Lucas, and Crowe, as detective Richie Roberts, are on a collision course with one another thats bursting ..



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