Top Ten Crime Dramas Every Man Must See

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:52:07 PST

Donnie Brasco. Starring Johnny Depp and Al Pacino with Michael Madsen, this gripping true to life story is one of a fearless FBI detective, named Joe Pistone. Pistone infiltrates the ranks of a Mafia family, disguised as a cunning, young jewel thief named Donnie Brasco. As a low-key associate, he works his way up the ranks making friends, enemies, and even friends that were enemies. This suspenseful drama does a great job telling pistone's story, and with a gritty, white-knuckle storyline, it's certainly not to be missed!
Pulp Fiction. With an all-star cast which includes Bruce Willis, Ving Rames, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Walken Uma Thurman and Eric Stoltz, Pulp Fiction is a must see for any crime drama fan. This clever portrayal tells different stories out of order, of strangers who meet at one point or another. This terrific tale combines all the elements of a good story, and superb writing and acting. I would have to highly recommend this flick, to anyone who enjoys a good movie.
Reservoir Dogs. Like Pulp Fiction, this Quentin Tarrantino movie is lined with an A+ cast of Harvey Kietel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, the late Chris Penn, Michael Madsen, Lawrence Tierney, and even QT himself. A good, good film, Reservoir Dogs is about a team of criminals, guided by mastermind, Tierney, who attempt to rob a jewelry store, only to discover that someone has potentially tipped off authorities when police responded suspiciously quickly. Watch this movie, as any man will love it!
The Godfather Trilogy. Al Pacino, James Caan, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall and Robert DeNiro (Godfather 2) this epic drama should possess any man to sit for 4-6 hours (at least the first two) and appreciate the honor and respect of these Mafiosi lifestyle individuals. Brando plays the Don of the family and Caan and Pacino are his sons. I cannot say too much more about this, if you have not seen it, go rent it and watch it right away.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. It has Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt as the centerpiece, and a cast of great actors to back them up. This movie is good because, unlike most westerns, it has a more in-depth, compelling story line. It hints on the legends and myths of both Jesse James and Bob Ford and his obsession with that icon from the old West. It has interesting elements and other deep-seated suspicions that leave the viewer to make his/her own conclusion.
Once Upon a Time in America. Starring screen legends, Robert DeNiro, James Woods, Joe Pesci, Elizabeth McGovern, and Treat Williams, This epic tale is based in New York's poverty-stricken, lower East side, and is one that comes of age, starting with the story of four boys who use the tumulus corruption of the city to their own advantage. This story is very good as far as crime dramas go; it is uplifting and enjoyable to the very last minute.
Goodfellas. Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert DeNiro, Lorraine Bracco, and Paul Sorvino star in the Oscar winning true story. The story is of infamous mob rat, Henry Hill, and his start in the Mafia, as well as his lifelong career of crime. This movie is very dependable as far as believability goes, as director Martin Scorsese pulls magic from his actors to achieve perfection. This is necessary see for mob movie fans anywhere.
Casino. Also based on a true story, Casino stars Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Sharon Stone, James Woods, and Frank Vincent. This thrilling story is one set in Las Vegas, where a mob-controlled casino is to be run by “Ace” Rothstein, a premier Jewish gambler who knows gambling down to a fine art. This compelling movie adventure is loaded with intrigue, betrayal, lust, murder and all other elements that make a crime drama an instant classic.
Jackie Brown. With a star-studded cast, which includes Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DeNiro, Chris Tucker, and Bridget Fonda? This is a good, good movie for anybody who likes a gritty gangster movie. It has everything from money to drugs to murder and is a non-stop thrill ride from start to finish. I must insist that any crime movie lover should watch this awesome Quentin Tarrantino flick.
Blow. Johnny Depp, Anne Hesche, Ray Liotta, and Penelope Cruz, make every effort to impress in the cunning true story of a New England boy who grows up seeing his father struggle as a full-time plumber, and decides to move to California when he is of legal age to start his life. He encounters the beach scene as well as the drug world of America. He gets involved in drugs and the sales of such, that he worked his way up to Pablo Escobar, a mean spirited dictator based in Columbia. He finds out who his true friends are when legal troubles threaten to wreck his empire. A true story, I strongly recommend this story to all crime drama fanatics.

The Real Gangster

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 03:23:42 PST

He is the person who knows all the nuances of the gangster life and can even give a lecture on all the attributes of being a gangster non-stop without any interruption. There can be nobody who has the knowledge of all the subtleties of the early gangster world in America. I know you must be guessing the best gangster you have seen in the Most Wanted list. No, he is not Osama neither he is a part of Lashkar-gangs.

Let me break the silence and tell it. He is Martin Scorcese. Surprised! Yeah he is the real gangster who has provided us with the best criminal minded movies of all time. It just gets better for him from one film to another. There has not been any comparison to Goodfellas till this date and even Godfather is considered lower than this. The latest by him “The Departed” is also one of the classics which you are not gonna forget for a long time. Just watch it and then analyze. I will leave you with this much of motivation to watch his movies as I am die-hard fan of his movies. You will know why ?.