American Gangster

American Gangster, with all of its build up, and intended great story line, should have been told to support  a more intriguing and suspenseful movie. Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are fine actors and supported with a fine cast. The  actual filming of locations were OK. Watching the movie i was able to conclude at different times were the story was elaborating to add some characterization to Frank Lucas's character. The film should have included how Frank Lucas cultivated his relationship  with the Vietnamese army. I'm sure an American at this crucial time in history, was not easily accepted as the movie implies. The movie should of shown some of his financial shrewdness, especially when the movie concludes, that he had assets of 250 million or more. There was no detailed information, only images & scenes to guide the viewer. It was a weak portrayal of Frank Lucas's life.


American Gangster should have been critically scrutinized by its producers/directors. Given all the important and exciting elements to work with, American Gangster , I feel, did not conquer in its quest to be considered a great movie.