Gangster SquadMovie Reviews

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    Written January 24, 2013

    Gangster Squad

    by alpeyt

    Lots of action (if you are squeamish try to miss the opening scene) with plenty of physical violence and gun play. Sort of an updated Untouchables.
    Depiction of the good guys as not so good and the bad guys as worse than bad serves to justify adoption of the title and is well acted by the cast.
    I would go to see a sequel.

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    Written January 12, 2013

    Mr

    by andrea2cortese

    Too much violence.
    If I would have to pick which mob movie was better on the west coast between The Gangster Squad and Chinatown with Jack Nicklas and Fay Danaway, I would pick Chinatown.

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    Written January 20, 2013

    Good B movie for today

    by Spydercage

    better then I expected & Not to bad, entertaining, but at times a little to **** tracy for me. Over all was pretty cool. Fun to watch and see the action, sets, clothes and stuff from the 40s. The acting by some is a bit comic book at times. Some were better then that but not tom much.
    Over all it was good to see on the big screen rather then rent or on demand even if some of the acting wasn't up to par.

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    Written January 21, 2013

    Gangster Squad

    by OFLYONS

    Wife and I loved the film. It's a great get out for the night film. Lot's and lot's of action and of course you know which good guy is going to get killed. They paid a lot of attention to period detail in this film. They even made sure the right sounds went with each gun ex(BAR ,Thompson SMG, smeischer smg, shotguns etc.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 19, 2013

    very entertaining

    by mooVsR4me

    Wow! What an entertaining flick. It claims to be based on a true story. I wonder how much is fact and how much is Hollywood. If the part about the undercover gangster squad's tatics is true: WOW! If only TODAY'S COPS could fight (literally) crime that way we'd have a whole lot less gangs!

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    Written January 27, 2013

    Very good flick.

    by srduff52

    Great casting. Sold story. I might go see it again at the theater... for the "big screen" affect. Penn was exceptional. Gosling was a good - tough guy. The main leader on the Gangster Squad stood his ground to Penn's acting and was super hero type charter.

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    Written January 23, 2013

    Parental guidance.

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    One of best performances. It was hilarious. Had lots of meaning on how we raised our own children vs how our children raise our grand kids. We still can show them young 'ens how we had fun and they have so much of a good time doing things we used to do,,, free and at no cost. Just lots of fun,! We , the grandparents only want the best for our kids and grand kids and this movie sure portrays those thoughts exactly. Many, many meaningful moments!!!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 19, 2013

    "Gangster Squad" Campy Entertainment

    by abbysmas

    My husband and I are big movie goers and we liked this for what it was: an over-Hollywood-ed, fascinating distortion of a violent part of American history. So we went home and researched to find out about Mickey Cohen and LA, discussing the overpowering gun play in light of the gangster era and the current emotional arguments about gun control.
    Josh Brolin has an amazing face. Men should wear hats. And this movie can provide a great source of discussion. What's not to like?
    It's a definite "GO" for people like us.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 20, 2013

    Great Movie! Action Packed Til the End!!!

    by ntthomas16

    This movie is action packed to the end, it has a few typical scenarios but that doesnt take away from the film at all. The best thing in my opinion is how they really fit the scenery with 1940s mob/crime mob scene. Nothing lacks at all in this film if you like mafia/action packed type films, forget the CRITICS review!

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    Written January 21, 2013

    Worth the $$$

    by HapCrazCool

    Josh Brolin is AMAZING! As usual!!! Sean Penn was a hard ass, but he looked coked out the whole time. I don't know he just didn't look like the Sean I know and love. But he was still good. The story line was good. I'd recommend it.

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    Written January 19, 2013

    Good entertainment, good acting, fun ride.

    by ParisArkw

    It's basically a shoot-em-up, actiony mafia movie. It's done well, and the acting is exceptional.

    It seems the greatest flaw is that they tried to make it REALLY AWESOME (an effort that was not subtle,) and therefore makes us aware of the fact that the movie is NOT Really Awesome while we're watching it.

    But it WAS Really Good. It's got its obvious flaws, and a few cheesy parts that take you out of the movie a little. But it's a good story and has mostly likable characters. Seann Penn did awesomely at being the sadistic, power-hungry boss. A must-see for the villain lovers out there. :]

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    Written January 21, 2013

    Not Generally into Mob Movies

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    This isn't normally my thing but my husband wanted to see it. I really enjoyed it even though. I wouldn't necessarily have gone on my pick, but walked out glad we had.

    I thought Sean Penn was great as Mickey and Ryan Gosling was a doll.

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  • So-so
    Written January 14, 2013

    The seats were confy

    by wrestlerjay07

    The movie is very slow and I dont think any gangster movie is going to come glose to scarface but.It has its moments and if you lioke the 50's then its good but if you dont then just stay home or rent it.

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    Written February 3, 2013

    Formula? Sure, but a good one.

    by csimmons22

    Everything in this movie has been done before, but rarely so well. While it loses a few originality points, it recovers them in cinematography, soundtrack, and proving again that Sean Penn really CAN act. Twenty minutes in, I had forgotten it was Sean; he BECAME Mickey Cohen, with enough force to convince even his most jaded detractors that he still wields the skills he brought to "Mystic River" ten years ago.
    Josh Brolin acts like his father: well, but not outstandingly. His character had the potential for more depth and dimension, and, unless he was directed to play it simple, he missed the opportunity to tap into a more revealing portrayal.
    Emma Stone is Emma Stone... 'nuff said. I'm sending a bottle of whiskey to the casting director for that choice.
    Nick Nolte plays the part he was born for. I'm glad he's still in the game.
    Ryan Gosling turns in another great performance. I'm keeping my eyes on him. I hope he learned from Sean.
    *Lots of brutal violence.
    7 of 10 stars.

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    Written February 10, 2013

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    by ftprint

    Very entertaining action filled movie. Some of the good guys died but overall fun filled adventure. Would recommend to anyone who can get past the violence.

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