Friday, November 2, 2007
"American Gangster"
So I decided to take advantage of my Friday off from school and work and venture out to Ronnie's Plaza to take in a movie. Considering how obsessed I am with my boy Denzel, there was no question when choosing which movie to see. (Well, also because the only other movie out that looks even slightly appealing to me is Saw IV, which I wouldn't dare see by myself because it'll probably scare me shitless). Anyway, it was a pretty good movie. It was long- almost three hours- but never once did my interest waiver. Basically, Denzel plays Frank Lucas, the man who singlehandedly monopolized the heroin business in 1968-1973 New York City. Russell Crowe is a down-and-out cop who makes it his mission to take down the drug bosses. I won't give anything away, but this movie has it all: action, drama, love, family, war, police corruption, drugs, heroes, traitors, blood, sweat, and tears. I liked it a lot. Of course, I've never seen a Denzel movie that I haven't liked. Although he was phenomenal in "Training Day", and in "American Gangster" as well, I still don't know if I like seeing Denzel playing a "bad guy". He's too handsome, gorgeous, and wonderful, that even when he plays a bad guy, I want him to come out victorious in the end. I like the "Remember the Titans" Denzel. But, overall, a good movie. Entertaining, and with a few edge-of-your-seat moments, oh- and for the guys, lots of tit shots. You know you love those.
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Sweet, looks like The Godfather...for some reason I like a GOOD crime drama. Washington and Crowe are usually both great too, so them both in a movie can't miss.
I'll have to add it the list of stuff I need to see.
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