Description (continued...) city’s criminal world. When Bumpy dies, Lucas swoops in, taking over his predecessor’s empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile, New Jersey cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there’s a new power in town. Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian, as well as Washington and Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor entirely bad. Washington plays Lucas as a man who buys his mother a palatial home but doesn’t hesitate to beat his brother’s head against a window. Crowe’s Roberts may turn in a million-dollar find, but he cheats on his wife. Sadly, they only meet onscreen toward the end of the film, but the minimal interaction between the two Oscar winners is fascinating. Even though the focus is on Lucas and Roberts, AMERICAN GANGSTER is filled with a wealth of strong characters played by talented actors. It seems everyone with a SAG card turns up for the film, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, John Hawkes, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Carla Gugino, Ruby Dee, Joe Morton, and rappers T.I. and RZA. It’s an epic film, with a run time of over two and a half hours, but it’s time well spent. Fans of classic crime films such as THE GODFATHER, SERPICO, and CARLITO’S WAY will certainly be pleased by this addition to the genre. Country of Origin: USA Reviews 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[I]t has bite and timely relevance....Washington and Crowe clash like titans -- they're something to see." Rolling Stone | 11/01/2007 | p.91 4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] bravura photography, assured performances and flawless period detail....A top-of-the-range example of genre filmmaking..." Total Film | 11/01/2007 | p.56 "AMERICAN GANGSTER is meticulous and detailed, a drug-world epic that holds you from moment to moment, immersing you in the intimate and sleazy logistics of crime." -- Grade: B Entertainment Weekly | 11/09/2007 | p.76-77 3 stars out of 5 -- "[U]ndeniably enjoyable....Served up with enough verve to engage." Empire | 12/01/2007 | p.56 4 stars out of 5 -- "Crowe and Washington are extremely charismatic here; particularly Washington, whose man-of-the-people charm disguises a ruthless, shark-like drive..." Uncut | 12/01/2007 | p.134 "AMERICAN GANGSTER moves along at quite a clip....[Scott] does bring panache to the film's tense climax..." Sight and Sound | 01/01/2008 | p.56 "[A] finely made and richly satisfying film....[Washington] is always at his best, as he was in the Oscar-winning TRAINING DAY..." Los Angeles Times | 11/02/2007 Ranked #6 in Rolling Stone's "10 Best Movies Of 2007" -- "Ridley Scott digs into this juicy tale with epic style and wit." Rolling Stone | 12/27/2007 | p.120 Full Cast and Crew Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chjwetel Ejiofor, Carla Gugino, Ted Levine, John Hawkes,  RZA, Ruby Dee, Cuba Gooding, Armand Assante, John Ortiz,  Common,  T.I. Producer: Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott Director of Photography: Harris Savides Composer: Marc Streitenfeld Editor: Pietro Scalia Release Information ExtraInfo: 2-Disc Set Color: Color Runtime: 0 min. Original Language: English © Universal Studios Home Video DVD Features DVD Features: Region 1 Snap Case Disc 1: AMERICAN GANSTER: Unrated Extended Feature 1: AMERICAN GANGSTER - 2 Hours 38 Minutes Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - Ridley Scott - Director; Steven Zaillian - Writer Feature 2: AMERICAN GANGSTER - 2 Hours 57 Minutes Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - Ridley Scott - Director; Steven Zaillian - Writer Disc 2: Bonus Disc Alternate Opening Featurette - 1. Case Files: Script Meeting, 2. Case Files: Heroin Test Show & Tell, 3. Case Files: Setting Up the Takedown, 4. Frank and Eva's Wedding Making of - 1. Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster - Tru-Blu: The Real Story, 2. Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster - Killer Threads: Costumes, 3. Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster - Crime War: Production, 4. Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster - Into the Arena: Ali vs. Frazier, 5. Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster - Rhythm of the Street: Sound, Music and Editing Featurette - 1. Case Files: Script Meeting, 2. Case Files: Heroin Test Show & Tell, 3. Case Files: Setting Up the Takedown
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