This is one of those Canadian features that is just so wise and interesting beyond anything you could imagine. It's a dramatic tale worth checking out for sure. With incredible stars like Ruby Dee, John Hawkes, Ted Levine, Josh Brolin, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, there's plenty of star wattage. The Alien and Gladiator helmer teams with The Irishman and Gangs Of New York writer Steven Zaillian for this intense flick.įollowing the cop chasing Harlem's drug kingpin Frank Lucas, this partially-true story is astounding.ĭenzel Washington is incredible as Lucas, and Russell Crowe is also fantastic as disgraced cop Richie. One of the most polished films of the 2000s, American Gangster represents a top-tier film from director Ridley Scott. Check out Jordan Parker's 'The week's best and biggest on Netflix' every Friday on CityNews Halifax.
