AMERICAN GANGSTER

This looks big, my friends! This looks impressive!

Yes, the did get around together last time in a damp VIRTUOSITY. It did not do much then but did get people a tad bit interested in the talent called Crowe. Now power houses Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are back together in one frame. But this time we have a switch of power too. It is Crowe who plays the role of a cop out to nab the gangster

The silver lining of most of the mob flicks these days are that they are not just fictional characters plucked out of the air to get your ardenaile pumping. These are more of less true stories and real people with a little bit tweaking done every now and then in the name of cinematic liberties. And this one seems to be one more additional to the gallery.

The true story of Frank Lucas who emerged to be one of the leading kingpin in the heroin trade and was fast emerging as one of the prominent figures of the american gangster scene. However his growth was closely marked by a cop Richie Roberts who eventually succeeds in getting Lucas to the hands of the law. Lucas is most famous for the innovative ways in which he used to deal his stuff, especially by smuggling in heroin from Vietnam in the coffins of the dead soldiers.

For those interested in knowing more of this character, I suggest you can take a look at http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/features/3649/ which would give a fairly good idea about this man from Harlem.

However those who ain't interested in all that, have enought reasons to go and check out the trailer which gives us a glimpse of a flick that very might prove to be a tight engaging affair.

For besides the acting talents of Washington and Crowe, and the joy of watching them go at each other, the movie has plenty more to offer behind the screens. Forget not, it is a Ridley Scott movie. And surely that name always promises something cinematic like a Gladiator or a Blade Runner.

And also with Steve Zahillian, of the Schindlers List and Clear and Present Danger fame, doing the screenwriting, this one looks set to impress all the way.

With a slated release date of Nov 2, 2007, this one is definitely one to look out for and probably will end up having enough time to impress the dudes at the Oscars.

For those who is interested , they can take a real good look at what I have been rambling about right here and watch the trailer!

AMERICAN GANGSTER

Director : Ridley Scott

Cast: Russel Crowe, Denzel Washington, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine

Genre : Crime Drama/ Bio Pic

Release Date: Nov 2, 2007

Studio : Universal Pictures