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?
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Thread: Gangster Films
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24-03-2015 08:08 PM #1
Gangster Films
Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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24-03-2015 09:00 PM #2
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.
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24-03-2015 10:32 PM #6
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....
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25-03-2015 11:24 AM #8
Romanzo Criminale, the film rather than series, also a stand-out for me
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25-03-2015 11:30 AM #9
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.
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25-03-2015 02:44 PM #10
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
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25-03-2015 03:03 PM #11
Most of my favourite gangster films have been mentioned, but the French film The Prophet is also well worth checking out.
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25-03-2015 05:46 PM #12
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
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26-03-2015 12:09 PM #13
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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)
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27-03-2015 10:09 PM #14
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 .
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28-03-2015 08:58 AM #15This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Anybody wanting to see a good modern gangster film might like to check out "The Wee Man". Some great scenes in that.
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28-03-2015 11:57 AM #16This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteNo Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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Can't remember anything about his acting though .No Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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28-03-2015 12:37 PM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteNo Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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His boyhood friend was played by Pat O'Brien. They'd both been delinquents, Cagney went one road, O'Brien went into the priesthood.
He was running a mission to prevent other kids from the area from making a career in crime. Cagney's character returned to the area and all the kids looked up to him and wanted to be him.
Pat O'Brien asks him to act the coward so that they will see him as a traitor. Cagney refuses, but at the end he freaks out. The question was always, was Rocky a coward, or did he do it for the kids.
Cagney desperately overacts in the last scene and is taking crying and screaming to the chair.
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29-03-2015 05:25 PM #23This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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pat O'brien 'let's say a prayer for a boy who couldn't run as fast as I could'
what an ending.
i agree about Edward G Robinson. He had everything, and what a face for a bad guy.
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29-03-2015 10:04 PM #25This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Youve got it. That's the whole point. It was Rocky.
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30-03-2015 06:03 PM #26This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Look at me ma, ah'm dancin' top of the world!!!
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30-03-2015 07:18 PM #27
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Once upon a time... and Casino are my favourites.
Like loads of the 90s Brit ones Layer Cake etc
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03-04-2015 05:25 PM #28
A lot of great films mentioned but for me it would be Bonnie and Clyde.
Another would be Bugsy .
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03-04-2015 06:43 PM #29This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I watched Little Caesar on You Tube the other night - 1931, Edward G Robinson. Very time by modern standards but some fine acting.HIBERNIAN FC - ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY SINCE 1875
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24-04-2015 06:25 PM #30
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!Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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