I’ve warned you about the quote-meisters. These are the so-called movie critics who will say anything to get their names in a print ad. They don’t care that you have to spend actual money to see the films they tout. The get to see the movies for free at pre-release screenings. They only care that studio marketing people spell their names correctly.
Well, the quote-meisters are at it again, this time with the new movie “American Gangster.” Denzel Washington plays real-life 1970s Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas and Russell Crowe plays the honest cop who tries to bring him down.
The movie is expected to be number one at the box office this weekend, and it is entertaining. But do not be fooled - it’s not as good as some of the quote-meisters claim.
“One of the best movies of the year!” - Richard Roeper.
“Every bit as epic as “The Godfather.” - Pete Hammond, Maxim magazine.
“Goodfellas” for the next generation.” - Ben Lyons E!.
These guys need to cut back on their medication. To compare this movie to “The Godfather” (arguably the best movie ever made) and “Goodfellas” (the third-best gangster movie ever made, behind the first two “Godfathers”) is ludicrous. “American Gangster” is not even “Scarface.”
Oh, it’s long enough to be an epic, but length does not make an epic. It’s a fun movie, and you’ll probably enjoy it, but do NOT expect another “Godfather,” “Goodfellas” or “Scarface.” If you do, you’ll be disappointed.
Wow! Those are mighty words. I think this will be a great movie. Though I am not familiar with those other gangster movies you mentioned, this has to be great. Those two actors alone should make it awesome. I think the director does a television show “Numbers”. He know’s his stuff . If he can make this movie half as exciting as that show it will be by far the most exciting movie of this kind ever.
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