Comments on: Top Ten Gangster Movies

By: thesharkguys

thesharkguys — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:06:16 +0000

Once Upon A Time In America, Meanstreets should’ve replaced Departed and Scarface…

The Pacino Scarface remake is just awful—laughably so…just because people quote lines from it doesn’t make it good…

By: thizzinken

thizzinken — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:06:15 +0000

Menace 2 society by chance? Where’s the everyday struggle-cant afford to be organized crime gangster movies at?

By: reneke

reneke — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:52:24 +0000

Heck yea! Goodfellas and the Departed!

By: Napiers News

Napiers News — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:18:39 +0000

Heather, great list as usual. I disagree with Cello that there is any need for diversification. When you think of what a true gangster embodies you truly think of the Italian mafia, which your list is primarily focusing on. I think Boyz in the Hood should be on a “Gang Film Top Ten” or any list that depicts street life. In addition, I would have included Once Upon A Time In America also starring DeNiro!

By: Omnesion

Omnesion — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:52:01 +0000

I don’t think there’s a gangster movie on that list that I DON’T love! Regarding “Donnie Brasco” though, I’ve just created a post on my blog http://dougbond.wordpress.com regarding which Johnny Depp movie’s are people’s favorite’s. I loved “Public Enemies”, but it was hardly his best movie…actually, I tend to think that some of the least seen movie’s he’s made are perhap’s some of his best…”The Libertine” come’s to mind. In any case, let me know what you think and if at all possible, post some link’s on my blog to some interesting Johnny Depp info…alway’s a fan of JD! Thank’s and DON’T SHOOT!!! HAH!

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:35:16 +0000

Seriously. I’m with you though. I could have put a handful of movies in place of Scarface, I’ve just never fully loved that movie, bit because of it’s adoration (and I see the “why” in peoples fixation on it) I felt it belonged here. Anyway, just my rationalizing.

As far as the Godfather goes, I’ve never had anything personal against it. It’s one of the best movies ever made. It’s a hugely iconic part of cinema and without it the far superior Godfather II wouldn’t even exist.

Let’s be honest II is a far better film. The character’s are way more complex, and the storyline pays homage to the original but really goes deep into the relationships of the family in a way that was only explored on the surface in the first one. I love the first movie, I just felt the second was far more ambitious, entertaining, and absolutely resonates more soundly with me.

By: The Lizard King

The Lizard King — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:54:57 +0000

Seriously? Pulp Fiction only gets an honorable mention? Seriously? (sigh)

I’m also trying to figure out your grudge against The Godfather. #7? You’ve always had issues with this movie for some reason.

I’ve aways felt Scarface was overrated, although I also understand the intense love many people feel toward it. Just replace it with PF, and you have a great list of ten, albeit in the wrong order. But at least you got the right ones.

By: moviejunkie

moviejunkie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:53:40 +0000

I love that you have Donnie Brasco and Get Shorty on here. Two movies that are hardly recognized in this genre. I have to admit I would have liked American Gangster on here as well, but you can’t win them all.

By: jessafrickenb

jessafrickenb — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:22:06 +0000

I am with me on this one thursdays rock, I LOOOOVE your top 10 lists and i love Reservoir Dogs…woo! Nice job Heather!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:59:26 +0000

You have a nice site! Great information!