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I’ve already heard it called the “Black Scarface” or the “Harlem Godfather” and that’s exactly what it is.  It’s no wonder its already getting Oscar buzz, both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe were amazing.  First off, Washington’s Frank Lucas is powerful in his portrayal of the real life drug lord, and Crowe as the Serpico-like New Jersey cop Richie Roberts is so real and honest in his passionate pursuit to bring Frank down.  Gangster was beautifully shot by Harris Savides with amazing accuracy to the seventies.  And the always fantastic Ridley Scott was at the top of his game directing the heck out of this epic crime drama.

I loved it, it’s long (clocking in at 157 minutes) but its worth it.   I would say that this is probably one of the most well rounded movies to hit the theaters in a long time.

 Leave me a comment to let me know what you thought about the movie.