American Gangster

[George Bellefontaine]

Not available on Blu as yet, but I bought it on standard dvd anyway. Watched it last night and really liked it. Great acting by Denzel Washington as a real life powerful drug dealer and Russel Crowe as an honest cop who heads up a special investigation unit intent on taking down Washington's organization. There is an unrated and the theatrical version. The unrated runs close to 3 hours but I felt it just moved along with a great pace. An excellent film for those who like this particular genere. And it's directed by Ridley Scott, too.
I'm really glad I bought it. :T

[aud19]

Got this one a few weeks back and haven't had time to watch it (hard to squeeze in 3 hour movies :lol: ). Nice to hear it'll be worth the wait though George :T

[Ovation]

Not available on Blu as yet, but I bought it on standard dvd anyway. Watched it last night and really liked it. Great acting by Denzel Washington as a real life powerful drug dealer and Russel Crowe as an honest cop who heads up a special investigation unit intent on taking down Washington's organization. There is an unrated and the theatrical version. The unrated runs close to 3 hours but I felt it just moved along with a great pace. An excellent film for those who like this particular genere. And it's directed by Ridley Scott, too.
I'm really glad I bought it. :T

Haven't had a chance to watch it yet (same reason--3 hour movies are a tight fit these days). I bought it in HD DVD last week (cheaper than the SD DVD AND it is a combo--so I can use it anywhere). Looking forward to it.

[Race Car Driver]

Haven't had a chance to watch it yet (same reason--3 hour movies are a tight fit these days). I bought it in HD DVD last week (cheaper than the SD DVD AND it is a combo--so I can use it anywhere). Looking forward to it.

Can you play a combo (DVD side) in a bluray player?

Ive been holding out for this to come to BR.

[Ovation]

Can you play a combo (DVD side) in a bluray player?

Ive been holding out for this to come to BR.

I don't see why not. It plays on any SD DVD player.

[aud19]

Finally watched it last night and agree it was very well done :T Only negative IMO was the unnecessary end bit with them walking down the street...if you're not going to show what happens after, don't show that part at all IMO.

[George Bellefontaine]

Finally watched it last night and agree it was very well done :T Only negative IMO was the unnecessary end bit with them walking down the street...if you're not going to show what happens after, don't show that part at all IMO.

I didn't have a problem with that ending. It was nice to know that Crowe's character was now a friend of the man who was once his enemy. He proved his friendship by caring enough to meet Washington after he was relased from prison.

[impala454]

Ok so I know this is probably weird, but I bought this on HD-DVD back in April and just now finally watched it for the first time tonight. Very good movie. I think both the guys did a great job, and I love the storyline. I know that movies based on a true story are usually embellished somewhat, but I always find it interesting when a movie this extreme shows you even a small taste of how all of what really went down.

Definitely two thumbs up from me! :T :T