Today I saw American Gangster. Since hearing about this movie I have been quite excited. First of all, I like Ridley Scott as a director very much. His film's Black Hawk Down and Gladiator are amongst my favorite. So naturally, when I heard about this movie my expectations were high. I am pleased to report that after watching it my expectations have been met. Both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe put on a dazzling performance, giving depth to their characters. I think the movie did a good job of showing the gradual influx of drugs into our country during the 60's and 70's. The film dealt in many areas but I felt that it wasn't too stretched. In the end I had a blast watching this movie. For me, it's right up there with Scar face and The Godfather. If you like Gangster movies I highly recommend this one.