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American Gangster (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD] dvd movie. Home » DVD Movies » Actors/Actresses Television DVD Deals Documentary Action/Adventure Sports Music Video/Concerts African American Cinema Kids/Family Cult Movies Comedy Anime/Manga By Title American Gangster (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD] buy bestselling dvd movies, videos find reviews, ratings, prices List Price: $26.98 Our Price: $17.95 You Save: $9.03 Features • Anamorphic • Color • Dolby • Subtitled • Widescreen [ + Zoom ]   [ Buy Now ] DVD : Usually ships in 24 hours American Gangster (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD] description Ridley Scott puts on his "sweeping saga" gameface again, this time not for the sci-fi vistas of Blade Runner or the ancient world of Gladiator but for an urban epic. American Gangster gives the story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), a real-life Harlem crime lord who built an empire on Southeast Asian heroin in the 1970s. Running parallel to Lucas's somewhat standard story is the investigation led by a persistent New Jersey cop, Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). Roberts is a more interesting character than Lucas--too honest for his own good, unlucky in his personal life--and this kind of character, easily patronized by others, fits Crowe like a polyester shirt. Scott's tendency to hit his points square on the noggin is much in evidence here, including the typecasting of the supporting roles and the predictable Serpico atmosphere of the whole thing. (And speaking of supporting actors, the film needs more Chiwetel Ejiofor, whose role as a Lucas sidekick feels cut down.) It succeeds as a kind of chewy entertainment, fueled by the presence of two big stars working their muscles. Both Washington and Crowe look pretty brawny here. --Robert Horton Stills from American Gangster (Click for larger image) American Gangster (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD] Customer Reviews   1     2     3   ♥♥♥♥♥ Well Balanced. Well Written. Well Done. THE POINT OF VIEW REVIEW: POPCORN TIME with "American Gangster" American Gangster. Fantastic. The team that made this film has successfully delivered a wonderfully engrossing true story of two very fascinating men. This is the amazing story of a genius of a crime boss named Frank Lucas (played by Denzel Washinton) and the cop who wouldn't let him go (played by Russell Crowe). What is particularly impressive is that the American Gangster presents both the glamour and the grit of the life of crime, but somehow does it in such a way that neither side out weighs the other. It is simply one very complete story with excellent writing and great execution. Is it violent? Yes, but not at all in a gratuitous manner. It's a gangster movie. Is it long? Yes and no. Its two and a half hours long, but I only say that so you have the right amount of snacks to get you through. The film doesn't feel long, it's simply an interesting story that takes longer than average to tell. This is a movie for those who love film, a good story, gangster movies, historically based dramas or just great entertainment. Enjoy! http://povreview.blogspot.com/   1     2     3   Non User