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Format:	HD-DVD	Edition:	Widescreen
Leading Role:	Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe	Rating:	R
Director:	Ridley Scott	Release Date:	Jan 19, 2008
Genre:	Drama, 1960s	UPC:	025195020879
Sub-Genre:	--	Region:	DVD: 1 (US, CA)
Condition:	Like New

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Movie description
British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies, Lucas swoops in, taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile, New Jersey cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town. Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian, as well as Washington and Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor entirely bad. Washington plays Lucas as a man who buys his mother a palatial home but doesn't hesitate to beat his brother's head against a window. Crowe's Roberts may turn in a million-dollar find, but he cheats on his wife. Sadly, they only meet onscreen toward the end of the film, but the minimal interaction between the two Oscar winners is fascinating. Even though the focus is on Lucas and Roberts, AMERICAN GANGSTER is filled with a wealth of strong characters played by talented actors. It seems everyone with a SAG card turns up for the film, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, John Hawkes, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Carla Gugino, Ruby Dee, Joe Morton, and rappers T.I. and RZA. It's an epic film, with a run time of over two and a half hours, but it's time well spent. Fans of classic crime films such as THE GODFATHER, SERPICO, and CARLITO'S WAY will certainly be pleased by this addition to the genre.
Credits
Producer:	Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott
Cast:	Chjwetel Ejiofor, Common, John Ortiz, RZA, Ruby Dee, T.I.

Editorial reviews
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[I]t has bite and timely relevance....Washington and Crowe clash like titans -- they're something to see." Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (11/01/2007) 4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] bravura photography, assured performances and flawless period detail....A top-of-the-range example of genre filmmaking..." Total Film - Neil Smith (11/01/2007) "AMERICAN GANGSTER is meticulous and detailed, a drug-world epic that holds you from moment to moment, immersing you in the intimate and sleazy logistics of crime." -- Grade: B Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (11/09/2007) 3 stars out of 5 -- "[U]ndeniably enjoyable....Served up with enough verve to engage." Empire - Ian Freer (12/01/2007) 4 stars out of 5 -- "Crowe and Washington are extremely charismatic here; particularly Washington, whose man-of-the-people charm disguises a ruthless, shark-like drive..." Uncut - Michael Bonner (12/01/2007) "AMERICAN GANGSTER moves along at quite a clip....[Scott] does bring panache to the film's tense climax..." Sight and Sound - Ryan Gilbey (01/01/2008) "[A] finely made and richly satisfying film....[Washington] is always at his best, as he was in the Oscar-winning TRAINING DAY..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (11/02/2007) Ranked #6 in Rolling Stone's "10 Best Movies Of 2007" -- "Ridley Scott digs into this juicy tale with epic style and wit." Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (12/27/2007) 5 stars out of 5 -- "Scott brings his stylish shot composition and impeccable eye for detail to the streets of Seventies Harlem, melding his striking visuals with an enthralling story..." Ultimate DVD - Chris Prince (04/01/2008)

This HD DVD is from my personal collection. It was purchased new by me and watched once by me. It plays perfectly. This is the Canadian version which is 100% identical to the US version. Only difference is there is some tiny French writing on the jacket as well as the normal large English writing.

Airmail postal shipping to the U.S. is $4.95U.S.($6.95U.S. for 2 movies.). International airmail postal shipping is $8.95US($10.95US for two movies). Shipping within Canada is $3.95US($5.95US for two movies.)

NOTE: This is a Combo-Format HD DVD movie. One side of the disc is standard dvd and the other side is HD DVD. You need a real HD DVD player to be able to view the hi def side.

NOTE: For combined shipping rate, email me when you are ready for an invoice. That way I can consolidate the shipping for you.

NOTE: Due to unfair negative feedback from a US seller who charges 5 times as much for crossborder shipping, I must add a disclaimer here. My shipping rate of $4.95 is the cheapest option to ship a movie to the U.S. It has been taking between 4-20 days, depending on factors that I have no control over. This shipping rate is a form of alternate letter mail. It's airmail but it can be slow. There is NO tracking or delivery confirmation number at this low price. There are TWO faster shipping options for Americans who want the movie faster and who want delivery confirmation. EXPEDITED PARCEL USA costs $15US and has a 9 business day window. 9 business days in Canada means 9 WEEK DAYS. Weekends do not count in this window of time! XPRESS POST USA costs $25US. The window is 5-6 business days, or weekdays. If you are an American bidder and shipping time is important to you, then you must contact me in order to upgrade to one of the above shipping options. If shipping time is not important and you do not mind waiting, and you are a reasonable person, then please go ahead and bid and use the $4.95 rate to get the most economical rate.

NOTE: There is no tracking number available for overseas shipping. I ship to countries like France, England, Germany, ect with no issues. For Canadians, one or two movies need to be upgraded to Express Post if you want a tracking number and faster delivery. 3 or more movies have an automatic tracking number, as they ship as a regular parcel within Canada. If you want faster shipping for one or two movies, with a tracking number, then Canadians must contact me to upgrade their shipping option.

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