Gangster Films

[Sylar]

I've just finished rewatching The Godfather trilogy - 1 and 2 are EASILY up there with the best films ever made in my opinion.

There's something about this genre of film that breeds exceptional movies - from White Heat to Army in the Shadows, from The Untouchables, The Departed, Goodfellas, Casino, Once Upon A Time in America, Un Prophete, Miller's Crossing, Reservoir Dogs, Scarface...the list is endless!

Just me?

[hibsbollah]

Absolutely right, its unbelievable how many great films come from the mafia genre. I'm a big Cagney fan, and I think it all comes from him. Modern mafia films are also massively influenced by fifties American noir films like Double Indemnity. The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire deserve a mention as boxsets. Gomorrah is a different take on the genre. And never really gets a mention but Carlitos Way is right up there with the best of them too.

[Mon Dieu4]

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Absolutely right, its unbelievable how many great films come from the mafia genre. I'm a big Cagney fan, and I think it all comes from him. Modern mafia films are also massively influenced by fifties American noir films like Double Indemnity. The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire deserve a mention as boxsets. Gomorrah is a different take on the genre. And never really gets a mention but Carlitos Way is right up there with the best of them too.

Glad you mentioned Gomorra, both the film and the series are excellent and I normally prefer the foreign language ones, City of God, Mesrine, la Haine, Cell 211 a Spanish movie possibly has my favourite bad guy of all time in it and my favourite UK set one is Eastern Promises although that can be quite a hard watch

[Geo_1875]

The Long Good Friday is up there as well.

[snooky]

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The Long Good Friday is up there as well.

Quality movie - Bob Hoskins is brilliant in it.

[hibsbollah]

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Glad you mentioned Gomorra, both the film and the series are excellent and I normally prefer the foreign language ones, City of God, Mesrine, la Haine, Cell 211 a Spanish movie possibly has my favourite bad guy of all time in it and my favourite UK set one is Eastern Promises although that can be quite a hard watch

City of God is fantastic

[Mikey09]

Might be on my own here but I really enjoyed Killing them softly with Brad Pitt. Also Animal Kingdom is one of my favourite films of all time....

[hibsbollah]

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Glad you mentioned Gomorra, both the film and the series are excellent and I normally prefer the foreign language ones, City of God, Mesrine, la Haine, Cell 211 a Spanish movie possibly has my favourite bad guy of all time in it and my favourite UK set one is Eastern Promises although that can be quite a hard watch

I thought I'd bump this thread from two years ago, on the basis that I'm finally getting round to watching Gomorra the TV series, after watching the movie years ago when it first came out and being a massive fan, and I've got to say its absolute genius, a proper work of art. I'm only just started on series two so I've obviously got a few twists and turns in front of me. Spectacular.

[Gatecrasher]

I also love Gangster films, I like the 20/30's with the Tommy guns and old Ford V8's.

Boardwalk Empire is awesome and the Soprano's as TV shows.

I watched Goodfellas last week and really enjoyed it. I don't think A Bronx Tale has been mentioned, I liked that one as well. I haven't seen Scarface or Casino but I hope to see them soon. I wasn't a huge fan of The Godfather, I thought it was ok but didn't understand the hype.

I love the music in most of them as well.

[calumhibee1]

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I also love Gangster films, I like the 20/30's with the Tommy guns and old Ford V8's.

Boardwalk Empire is awesome and the Soprano's as TV shows.

I watched Goodfellas last week and really enjoyed it. I don't think A Bronx Tale has been mentioned, I liked that one as well. I haven't seen Scarface or Casino but I hope to see them soon. I wasn't a huge fan of The Godfather, I thought it was ok but didn't understand the hype.

I love the music in most of them as well.

A Bronx Tale is potentially my favourite ever movie. Absolutely love it.

[Carheenlea]

Filming has just been wrapped on Scorcrse’s “The Irishman”, and work on the extensive production is due to start in anticipation for a 2019 release. Should be a corker..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=up7RqYTsBs0

[patch1875]

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I thought I'd bump this thread from two years ago, on the basis that I'm finally getting round to watching Gomorra the TV series, after watching the movie years ago when it first came out and being a massive fan, and I've got to say its absolute genius, a proper work of art. I'm only just started on series two so I've obviously got a few twists and turns in front of me. Spectacular.

I’m up to date it only gets better.

[Mon Dieu4]

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I thought I'd bump this thread from two years ago, on the basis that I'm finally getting round to watching Gomorra the TV series, after watching the movie years ago when it first came out and being a massive fan, and I've got to say its absolute genius, a proper work of art. I'm only just started on series two so I've obviously got a few twists and turns in front of me. Spectacular.

Every now and then I talk sense!! It's possibly my favourite TV show of the last 10 years or so, it's a masterpiece, glad you are enjoing it!

[hibsbollah]

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Every now and then I talk sense!! It's possibly my favourite TV show of the last 10 years or so, it's a masterpiece, glad you are enjoing it!

I knew I would like it really, i just never had the time. Ciro is a neopolitain David Murphy. Don Pietro looks like a Hearts fan. And I know quite a few Genny-types.

[hibsbollah]

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Every now and then I talk sense!! It's possibly my favourite TV show of the last 10 years or so, it's a masterpiece, glad you are enjoing it!

Im up to date now. Unbelievable finale. Can't wait for series 4.

[Hibbyradge]

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I thought I'd bump this thread from two years ago, on the basis that I'm finally getting round to watching Gomorra the TV series, after watching the movie years ago when it first came out and being a massive fan, and I've got to say its absolute genius, a proper work of art. I'm only just started on series two so I've obviously got a few twists and turns in front of me. Spectacular.

Where do I find Gomorra?

Edit: Aw naw. I just realised the joke opportunities I've just given you all 😂

[CropleyWasGod]

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Where do I find Gomorra?

Edit: Aw naw. I just realised the joke opportunities I've just given you all

Turn left at the pillar of salt.

Straight on...then Sodom.

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[Mon Dieu4]

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Where do I find Gomorra?

Edit: Aw naw. I just realised the joke opportunities I've just given you all 😂

It's on sky box sets currently I think, otherwise it can be found on the net, you won't regret it

[Hibby70]

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Glad you mentioned Gomorra, both the film and the series are excellent and I normally prefer the foreign language ones, City of God, Mesrine, la Haine, Cell 211 a Spanish movie possibly has my favourite bad guy of all time in it and my favourite UK set one is Eastern Promises although that can be quite a hard watch

Mesrine is fantastic.

Of course the best gangster film of all time is Bugsy Malone though.

[wpj]

Not a film but Sopranos must get a mention

[Hibs Class]

Romanzo Criminale, the film rather than series, also a stand-out for me

[frazeHFC]

Love my gangster films, but only really watched recent ones. I've seen The Godfather trilogy and loved it but stil need to watch the likes of Casino, Scarface etc. In recent years the likes of American Gangster, The Departed, Road to Perdition are brilliant films along with The Sopranos.

Like my gangster documentries too. Really looking forward to watching this new one by Trevor McDonald.

[MrRobot]

I only just watched Scarface for the first time and absolutely loved it.

Watched Gangster Squad on Sky and really liked that too. Still never attempted watching The Godfather

[WeeRussell]

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Love my gangster films, but only really watched recent ones. I've seen The Godfather trilogy and loved it but stil need to watch the likes of Casino, Scarface etc. In recent years the likes of American Gangster, The Departed, Road to Perdition are brilliant films along with The Sopranos.

Like my gangster documentries too. Really looking forward to watching this new one by Trevor McDonald.

You better get watching then

Goodfellas ranks as one of my favourite films of all time. Thought Godfather part 2 was even better than the first (will admit to still not seeing the third!).

Also a big fan of (and can't see mentioned already):

Donnie Brascoe
Brooklyn Rules
Carlitos Way (not as big a fan but will mention anyway)

[DH1875]

Love loads of the films already mentioned . Not a fan of No 1 though, thought it sucked big time. Added to the list has to be Public Enemies, Lawless and King of New York.
On a slight slant on the genre, I loved the Boondock Saints, Suicide Kings and Harlem Nights. All funny as duck in their on way .

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Not a film but Sopranos must get a mention

I didn't see the series and have only recently watched some clips on You Tube. Is it worth getting the box set?


I watched Little Caesar on You Tube the other night - 1931, Edward G Robinson. Very time by modern standards but some fine acting.

[Sylar]

Anyone seen the trailer for Black Mass yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3e3hGF2jc

It looks absolutely sensational. Homage to Goodfellas is particularly evident but Depp's performance gave me chills in that brief clip!

[wpj]

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Anyone seen the trailer for Black Mass yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3e3hGF2jc

It looks absolutely sensational. Homage to Goodfellas is particularly evident but Depp's performance gave me chills in that brief clip!

Really looking forward to this film

[Barman Stanton]

Most of my favourite gangster films have been mentioned, but the French film The Prophet is also well worth checking out.

[Hibee87]

I like ganster films, and all.my favourites have been mentioned.

However I would add true romance, although not a gangster film per se, it does does feature the mob and is one of my favourite films of all time.

Also,.for American 'black' gangster filmi.woud say to anyone watch boys in the hood and menace to society. Both bpoody great films.

I also enjoyed gangster number 1 with paul bettany, not sure if it was a critically successful movie but I enjoyed it, ans its very brutal and graphic.

And of course, the krays is always a classic