Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
EAN: 0025193228024
Format: Dolby
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-02-19
Running Time: 174
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-11-02

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Summary: American Gangster
Comment: The Black Godfather in a manner of speaking. This is based on a true story and it is gritty and great. Good job casting and directing and production is amazing. Sets and costumes will take you from 1960s to 1990s. Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe give stand out performances as a gangster and a clean cop. You will see Denzel's character rise from a driver that respects his boss to an all powerful leader. You will see as he goes from twenty thousand to over two-hundred and fifty million. He brings his large family from South Carolina and sets them all up in the business. Although it may seem a little long in parts it is a good drama. If you enjoy movies like "The Godfather" or "Donnie Brasco", you will probably enjoy this movie. Good quality DVD with decent replayability.

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Summary: Awesome Film!!
Comment: As a fan of Ridley's this film was right up my alley and as I watched it I was not dissapointed. Of course it is not in the same league as The Godfather but in my opinion it is one of Ridley's most powerful and gripping film todate. The performances are brilliant and the direction is on par with Ridley's distinct visual style. It is defenitley worth watching. The 2-disc edition has some great documentaries about the real guys and the production of the film.

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Summary: Wow!
Comment: What a movie! Superb acting; but difficult for me to see my favorite actor in such a cold blooded role. But, I guess that is what makes him such a great actor, playing a wide variety of roles so convincingly. Yes, I am a Denzel fan; but all of the actors did an amazing job. Glad Ruby Dee was recognized for her performance.

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Summary: Another good gangster movie!
Comment: Good cast, wasn't thrilled having Crow as a NJ detective, with so many American actors that would have done better.
Otherwise a good not-so-true to life story.
Denzel rules!

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Summary: Great Movie - Farewell HD DVD
Comment: The interactive features and beautiful picture quality really show off the promise that was HD DVD. If you have a player, it is a no-brainer to pick this up instead of waiting for the Blu version (this version will undoubtedly be cheaper, too) which might take a few months. I thought this movie was a little underrated. Great cast, story, and is thoroughly entertaining.

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Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe team with director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) for an epic story as powerful as it is true. Armed with ruthless street-wise tactics and a strict sense of honor crime boss Frank Lucas (Washington) rules Harlem's chaotic drug underworld. When outcast cop Richie Roberts (Crowe) sets out to bring down Lucas's multi-million dollar empire it plunges both men into a legendary confrontation. American Gangster is "a brutal and brilliant film" (Pete Hammond Maxim.System Requirements:Running Time: 174 minutes Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/CRIME & CRIMINALS Rating: NR UPC: 025193228024 Manufacturer No: 61032280