I saw this twice. Once online and another at a friend’s house. Both times I enjoyed the movie. I love Denzel’s character (though he is part bad/good guy) This is another great movie that I really enjoyed by Denzel.

I don’t understand why this film is enjoying such strong buzz.

I described it this morning as almost a “mob souffle”...one part Godfather, one part Scarface (De Palma edition), seasoned with the talents of Mr. Washington and Mr. Crowe. Now that I think about it, a little Serpico was tossed in, as well.

What distinguished the film, I thought, was its emphasis on race relations within the organized crime community and its production design…it definitely looked and sounded like a 70s flick. Not surprising, given that the film’s production designer skillfully designed Gladiator.

An upcoming classic movie about the rise and fall of the “American Gangster”, that can hold on to epical pieces like “Scarface”. Denzel Washington and Russel Crow at their very best.