What are the best gangster movies?
Posted by: Consciousmess on 28 April 2009
Hi all,
I must ask this question as I have become a realy fan of gangster movies. I expect the Godfather to be up there, but what are your favourites?
Regards,
Jon
I must ask this question as I have become a realy fan of gangster movies. I expect the Godfather to be up there, but what are your favourites?
Regards,
Jon
Posted on: 09 July 2009 by rackkit
quote:Originally posted by rackkit:
Maybe this will be added to the list?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/...cenemies/medium.html
A trip to the cinema last confirmed that this will have stay off the list.
Disappointing effort from Mr Mann...
Posted on: 10 July 2009 by Frank Abela
As for gang warfare...
The Warriors
The Warriors
Posted on: 10 July 2009 by Naijeru
quote:Originally posted by rackkit:quote:Originally posted by rackkit:
Maybe this will be added to the list?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/...cenemies/medium.html
A trip to the cinema last confirmed that this will have stay off the list.
Disappointing effort from Mr Mann...
Are you kidding? That's one of the best gangster movies I've seen in a long time.
Posted on: 18 July 2009 by ryan_d
The Usual Suspects- not just the best gangster movie, but probably one the best movies made in modern times. Even more amazing for the fact that Bryan Singer (director) was 16 when he made it.
Otherwise, if you are considering mafioso films I've gotta go with Carlitos way and Donnie Brasco- both absolute genius in film making.
Ryan
Otherwise, if you are considering mafioso films I've gotta go with Carlitos way and Donnie Brasco- both absolute genius in film making.
Ryan
Posted on: 19 July 2009 by dougmon
I'd recommend "Layer Cake" as well; one of the best British gangster movies I've seen since "The Long Good Friday."
Posted on: 21 July 2009 by dougmon
quote:Originally posted by munch:What ending did you like best??quote:Originally posted by dougmon:
I'd recommend "Layer Cake" as well
I liked the original ending (the one that ends on or near the staircase of the house.) I can't tell you why without giving it away.
Which ending did you like best?
Posted on: 27 July 2009 by Consciousmess
What about Once upon a Time in America?
It's not a gangster film but has that edge to it??
Jon
It's not a gangster film but has that edge to it??
Jon
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by Frank Abela
There's more than one ending to Layer Cake???
Wow, I'll have to look that up...
Having just YouTubed it, hmmm, I think the original ending is more appropriate, but I can certainly see how certain audiences would have preferred the alternate ending.
Wow, I'll have to look that up...
Having just YouTubed it, hmmm, I think the original ending is more appropriate, but I can certainly see how certain audiences would have preferred the alternate ending.
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by Occean
Is Crank a Gangster film? Just saw it and loved it!
Posted on: 30 August 2009 by shocked
Posted on: 31 August 2009 by TomK
quote:Originally posted by ryan_d:
The Usual Suspects- not just the best gangster movie, but probably one the best movies made in modern times. Even more amazing for the fact that Bryan Singer (director) was 16 when he made it.
Ryan
Not sure where you got this info. He was 29 when he made it.
Posted on: 31 August 2009 by winkyincanada
I very much enjoyed "Road to Perdition".
Posted on: 02 September 2009 by Consciousmess
I thought that was a great film, Winky, but I wouldn't class it as gangster!!!
I think Scarface is good and I have heard Donnie Brasko (spelt correctly?) is a great one to watch.
I saw Long Good Friday and thought it was OK, but having seen this and Get Carter and putting it in context by comparing such films to what the US was producing at that time (e.g. The Godfather; even films like Serpico and Justice for All), both Get Carter and LGF are poor!!!
Jon
I think Scarface is good and I have heard Donnie Brasko (spelt correctly?) is a great one to watch.
I saw Long Good Friday and thought it was OK, but having seen this and Get Carter and putting it in context by comparing such films to what the US was producing at that time (e.g. The Godfather; even films like Serpico and Justice for All), both Get Carter and LGF are poor!!!
Jon
Posted on: 02 September 2009 by winkyincanada
How is RTP not "Gangster"? It's about an (ex?)gangster and his son. Every other major character in the movie (except his wife) are gangsters. Or are we talking about different movies?
Posted on: 02 September 2009 by Patrick F
does boon-dock saints count.
Posted on: 03 September 2009 by Busta
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Brazilian Goodfella's aka 'City of God'
my other favourites:
Goodfella's
Carlito's Way
Scarface
Casino
The Godfather (trilogy)
Usual Suspects
Snatch
Lock stock
Once upon a Time in America
The King of New York
The Business
Gangster No1
At Close Range ?
Bonnie and Clyde
Dillinger
The Public Enemy
Angel's with Dirty Faces
Babyface Nelson
Al Capone
The Untouchables
Last Man Standing
etc...
Busta
my other favourites:
Goodfella's
Carlito's Way
Scarface
Casino
The Godfather (trilogy)
Usual Suspects
Snatch
Lock stock
Once upon a Time in America
The King of New York
The Business
Gangster No1
At Close Range ?
Bonnie and Clyde
Dillinger
The Public Enemy
Angel's with Dirty Faces
Babyface Nelson
Al Capone
The Untouchables
Last Man Standing
etc...
Busta
Posted on: 03 September 2009 by Naijeru
quote:Originally posted by Busta:
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Brazilian Goodfella's aka 'City of God'
I don't really think of City of God as a gangster film since it's about street gangs, but I suppose it qualifies. It is an incredible movie regardless of classification though.
Posted on: 03 September 2009 by Consciousmess
I agree guys!! Have you seen the sequel: City of Men??
Jon
Jon
Posted on: 03 September 2009 by Busta
quote:Originally posted by Consciousmess:
I agree guys!! Have you seen the sequel: City of Men??
Jon
Jon,
Unfortunately, not yet.
Is it a worthy sequel to an unforgetable film?
Busta
Posted on: 06 September 2009 by Chief Chirpa
