American Gangster

Saw American Gangster at the regular theater Sunday, 4 November 2007, at 310pm.  I can see this movie getting nominated for Oscar Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.  I can also see acting noms for Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe and Josh Brolin (this guy is outstanding -- after seeing him in this movie and In the Valley of Elah, I can't wait to see him next in No Country for Old Men.)  All of the elements of this film (acting, directing, script, washed out color scheme, costumes, set design, pacing, editing) just turned out perfect.  Definitely one of the best films of 2007.