| | American Gangster Blu-ray
| Category | Blu-ray DVDs, Dramas Movies, Action/Adventure Videos, Crime, True Story, Cops, 1960s, 1970s, Drug Dealers | | Starring | Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Common, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Carla Gugino, John Ortiz, Ruby Dee, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, Josh Brolin, Chjwetel Ejiofor, RZA, T.I., John Hawkes | | Director | Ridley Scott | | Composer | Marc Streitenfeld | | Director of Photography | Harris Savides | | Editor | Pietro Scalia | | Producer | Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott | | Screenwriter | Steven Zallian |
Widescreen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; English Subtitles; Spanish Subtitles; French Subtitles; Dir/Cast Commentary British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the 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. Theatrical Release: November 2, 2007 American Gangster Reviews: 5 stars out of 5 -- "Scott brings his stylish shot composition and impeccable eye for detail to the streets of Seventies Harlem, melding his striking visuals with an enthralling story..."-- Chris Prince, Ultimate DVD 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[I]t has bite and timely relevance....Washington and Crowe clash like titans -- they're something to see."-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone 4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] bravura photography, assured performances and flawless period detail....A top-of-the-range example of genre filmmaking..."-- Neil Smith, Total Film "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-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly 3 stars out of 5 -- "[U]ndeniably enjoyable....Served up with enough verve to engage."-- Ian Freer, Empire 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..."-- Michael Bonner, Uncut "AMERICAN GANGSTER moves along at quite a clip....[Scott] does bring panache to the film's tense climax..."-- Ryan Gilbey, Sight and Sound "[A] finely made and richly satisfying film....[Washington] is always at his best, as he was in the Oscar-winning TRAINING DAY..."-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Ranked #6 in Rolling Stone's "10 Best Movies Of 2007" -- "Ridley Scott digs into this juicy tale with epic style and wit."-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone American Gangster | List Price | $29.98 (You save $3.93) | | Studio | Universal Studios Home Video | | Orig Year | 2007 | | CD Universe Part number | 7930971 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jun 23, 2009 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality | | Running Time | 158 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color; Includes PUBLIC ENEMIES Sneak Peek |
American Gangster Movie Review American Gangster DVD Blu-ray Disc Features:
2-Disc Set
Region [unknown]
Full Frame -
1.33
Widescreen -
1.85
Audio:
DTS 5.1 Surround - French
DTS-HD Master Audio - English
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround - English
Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Trailers: Includes PUBLIC ENEMIES Sneak Peek
Audio Commentary: Ridley Scott - Director; Steven Zaillian - Writer
Music Video:
1. "Do You Feel" (Remix) Performed by Anthony Hamilton Featuring Ghostface Killah
2. "Blue Magic" from Jay Z's Album "American Ganster"
3. Hip-Hop Infusion Featuring Common and T.I.
Featurette:
1. Fallen Empire: Making AMERICAN GANGSTER
2. Case Files
3. Dateline NBC: American Gangster First Look
Interactive Features:
U Control Picture in Picture
U Control Tutorial
Feature:
1. Theatrical Version
2. Unrated Version
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