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robuzo · 14-10-2009, 03:47 PM

Public Enemies started quite well- first 30 minutes or so- and then fizzled. Damned shame. Still worth a watch on DVD.

Of the films mentioned above, oddly enough I wouldn't consider Godfather I-II (none dare call it a trilogy) a gangster movie, although a good argument can certainly be made . "Goodfellas" and "Long Good Friday" are both movies I could watch just about anytime.

Tao · 14-10-2009, 04:04 PM

More of a heist than a mob movie really (it's all organised crime!) but you can't miss The Asphalt Jungle.

robuzo · 14-10-2009, 04:41 PM

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More of a heist than a mob movie really (it's all organised crime!) but you can't miss The Asphalt Jungle.

Great flick. Funny how the poster makes it look like a Monroe vehicle, she is barely in it. Sam Jaffe is very memorable in that. Also, in a similar vein with Hayden, Kubrick's "The Killing".

The Fresh Prince · 14-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Carlito's Way

CB79 · 14-10-2009, 06:09 PM

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Carlito's Way

Quality film.

A Bronx Tale is very decent as well.

CharleyFarley · 14-10-2009, 06:25 PM

Stirling Hayden had that wonderfully dramatic voice didn't he ?

How about we start a thread about wonderful voices and your reasons if possible about why they either make you weak at the knees, or stand your hair on end.

Think Esther Rantzen & Dean Martin, Cilla Black & Elvis Presley.

Ant, I think if you red me to fukk after hating Public Enemies you should green me to fukk for this brilliant thread idea, which you will obviously take up immediately.

robuzo · 14-10-2009, 07:39 PM

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Stirling Hayden had that wonderfully dramatic voice didn't he ?

Put me right off flouride.

Best actor voice- Richard Burton (with Albert Finney on his tail- Finney does the best accents)
Best actress voice- Bacall

Davis Knowlton · 14-10-2009, 07:42 PM

Have to go with Goodfellas. Just watched it (again) the other night. Great movie!

shunpike · 14-10-2009, 06:39 PM

Another vote for Goodfellas...great cast, great acting, great screenplay, beautifully filmed\directed.

The Fresh Prince · 14-10-2009, 06:40 PM

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Another vote for Goodfellas...great cast, great acting, great screenplay, beautifully filmed\directed.

Fuckin A!!!

True Romance.

Dan · 14-10-2009, 06:47 PM

More gangsta than gangster but La Haine is a fucking good film.

spikebs4 · 14-10-2009, 06:57 PM

once upon a time in america .. 3 n half hours of a must see film ...

CharleyFarley · 15-10-2009, 10:26 AM

Not a gangster movie as such, but Papillon with Steve McQueen /Dustin Hoffman is up there with the very best of crime movies.

Muadib · 15-10-2009, 10:35 AM

I have to go with Godfather I as the best gangster film eva eva...

The Maltese Falcon is one of my all time favorites also...

Bobcock · 15-10-2009, 11:22 AM

Godfather 2
Once Upon A Time In America
Road To Perdition

The Fresh Prince · 15-10-2009, 11:54 AM

Was just about to say Road to Perdition.

robuzo · 15-10-2009, 08:03 PM

OK, how about Miller's Crossing. One or two uneven patches but 90% genius. Finney is amazing, and it is possibly Gabriel Byrne's best performance.

YouTube - Miller's Crossing - movie - part 1/10

Speaking of Byrne, how about "Usual Suspects"? Gangster movie, or just a crime drama?

Muadib · 15-10-2009, 10:01 PM

^ Watched that again just last week... Excellent performances by Finney & Byrne...

jaiyenyen · 22-10-2009, 12:16 PM

Donnie Brasco, with Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. It's one of the only films I've watched more than a couple of times.

The Fresh Prince · 22-10-2009, 12:31 PM

I watched Public Enemies last night but I was so tired that I kept drifting off to sleep. I think if it was of any worth it would have kept me awake. Should I give it another shot and watch it again?

14-10-2009, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
robuzo Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 02:17 AM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Paese dei Balocchi Posts: 1,822	Public Enemies started quite well- first 30 minutes or so- and then fizzled. Damned shame. Still worth a watch on DVD. Of the films mentioned above, oddly enough I wouldn't consider Godfather I-II (none dare call it a trilogy) a gangster movie, although a good argument can certainly be made . "Goodfellas" and "Long Good Friday" are both movies I could watch just about anytime. __________________ 露武蔵

14-10-2009, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Davis Knowlton Pong Nam Ron Last Online: 21-11-2009 07:32 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	Goodfellas Have to go with Goodfellas. Just watched it (again) the other night. Great movie!

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14-10-2009, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tao Thailand Expat Last Online: Yesterday 03:50 PM Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sikhiu Posts: 1,012	More of a heist than a mob movie really (it's all organised crime!) but you can't miss The Asphalt Jungle.

14-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Fresh Prince Sprayed On Member Last Online: 21-11-2009 05:02 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Not in the willage Posts: 4,668	Carlito's Way

14-10-2009, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
CharleyFarley Tiger Bay Last Online: Yesterday 02:06 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: aberthin Posts: 1,511	Stirling Hayden had that wonderfully dramatic voice didn't he ? How about we start a thread about wonderful voices and your reasons if possible about why they either make you weak at the knees, or stand your hair on end. Think Esther Rantzen & Dean Martin, Cilla Black & Elvis Presley. Ant, I think if you red me to fukk after hating Public Enemies you should green me to fukk for this brilliant thread idea, which you will obviously take up immediately.

14-10-2009, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
shunpike Kamphaeng Phet Last Online: Yesterday 09:18 PM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 330	Another vote for Goodfellas...great cast, great acting, great screenplay, beautifully filmed\directed.

14-10-2009, 06:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dan Thailand Expat Last Online: 08-11-2009 03:01 PM Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,028	More gangsta than gangster but La Haine is a fucking good film.

14-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
spikebs4 Angthong Last Online: Today 12:05 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 43	once upon a time in america .. 3 n half hours of a must see film ...

15-10-2009, 10:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
CharleyFarley Tiger Bay Last Online: Yesterday 02:06 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: aberthin Posts: 1,511	Not a gangster movie as such, but Papillon with Steve McQueen /Dustin Hoffman is up there with the very best of crime movies.

15-10-2009, 10:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Muadib We have worm sign... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HELL Posts: 3,040	I have to go with Godfather I as the best gangster film eva eva... The Maltese Falcon is one of my all time favorites also...

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Bobcock Llandewi Brefi's Finest Last Online: Yesterday 06:57 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,074	Godfather 2 Once Upon A Time In America Road To Perdition

15-10-2009, 11:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
The Fresh Prince Sprayed On Member Last Online: 21-11-2009 05:02 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Not in the willage Posts: 4,668	Was just about to say Road to Perdition.

15-10-2009, 10:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Muadib We have worm sign... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HELL Posts: 3,040	^ Watched that again just last week... Excellent performances by Finney & Byrne...

22-10-2009, 12:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
jaiyenyen Sa Kaeo Last Online: Yesterday 09:33 PM Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 259	Donnie Brasco, with Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. It's one of the only films I've watched more than a couple of times.

22-10-2009, 12:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
The Fresh Prince Sprayed On Member Last Online: 21-11-2009 05:02 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Not in the willage Posts: 4,668	I watched Public Enemies last night but I was so tired that I kept drifting off to sleep. I think if it was of any worth it would have kept me awake. Should I give it another shot and watch it again?

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