American Gangster
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.
Critic Reviews:
- " Despite having a personal connection to the story in this film, I also love this movie for the dialogue, performances (particularly Denzel's) and the music. " – Justin Brown (Medium Popcorn)
- " Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe deliver unbeatable performances with keen character development and a detailed screenplay. " – Mike Massie (Gone With The Twins)
- " Best of all, there are top-flight performances from both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe who create interesting, rounded characters out of potential clichés. " – David Stratton (At the Movies, Australia)