After seeing this on the History Channel, I had it see it. It's an awesome flick and Denzel is awesome. I like this role almost as much as his role in Training Day. He plays a wicked bad guy.History Channel: Episode 1: Gangland: American Gangster
American Gangster is the story of Frank Lucas and Leroy “Nicky” Barnes - their rise from street punks to the top of New York’s 1970’s high-flying drug market. The two men were considered the drug czars of Harlem at the height of the drug-fueled decade. Lucas and his gang “The Country Boys” claim to have smuggled heroin from Asia in the caskets of fallen American soldiers. Barnes, the leader of a cartel of African-American drug dealers called “The Council,” made the cover of New York Times Magazine. The headline read “Mr. Untouchable.” President Carter was so incensed, he personally ordered the Attorney General to go after him. The story is a violent, action-filled chronicle of Harlem and its kingpins.
did anyone see parallels with this movie and Blow?
Have you seen _Fallen_ ???Denzel Washington is one of those actors that just makes good movies. I was reluctant to watch Deja Vu and it was a great flick. Training day is one of my personal favs though, I watch it every time it's shown on cable.
His Monte in that flick is sweet too, along with the ghetto soundtrack.
I have not, should I? I will add it to the queue and stuff.Have you seen _Fallen_ ???
Yes...yes you should. The ending still gives me chills...oooo! There's one now....I have not, should I? I will add it to the queue and stuff.
I think you're full of sh!t, but I added it to the queue out of spite.Yes...yes you should. The ending still gives me chills...oooo! There's one now....
I can't remember how the acting is specifically (it's at worst, decent...Denzel is Denzel...bad ass...but the other characters...I don't remember) cause it's been about 5-6 years since I've seen it...but the ending is seriously worth it. Like I said...still gives me chills.I think you're full of sh!t, but I added it to the queue out of spite.
Each of his movies seem to turn out well, so who knows.
Or BET...I should just run a Denzel marathon. That's something Spike TV should do!
I think Spike should do a "Kick Ass Marathon" like once a month. I know they did a lame one with VanDouchebag a while back. But do a kick ass dude once a month. Just cover 5 movies or so from a given actor, that would be awesome.Or BET...
that's mighty brave of you to tell us<snip> do a kick ass dude once a month <snip> that would be awesome.
It's $7 to see it. How good does it need to be???good to know ive wanted to watch it but wasnt sure if it was worth the money. ill have to go watch it this friday since i have the day off.