Gangster SquadMovie Reviews

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    Written January 29, 2013

    perfect movie for a rainy day

    by pburris

    Gangster Squad is nobody's idea of Oscar fodder, but it met my needs perfdectly. I loved the period architecture, music, slang, and atmosphere. Was the violence over the top? Certainly, but not inaccurately so. I went to see this movie as pure escapism, and it hit the mark perfectly.

    NOT recommended for the squeamish or the historical accuracy nitpickers.

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    Written January 12, 2013

    Awesome!

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    In all my years of going to movies I've never once been excited enough to go to an midnight release of a movie but I just had to see Gangster Squad, & I liked it so much that I came out wanting to go see it again in theaters which once again I never do, Sean Penn makes the movie, he's just a bonafied bad *** with his portrayal of Micky Cohen, & the shootouts were well done & fun to watch, out of the "Gangster" films I've seen (Godfather Trilogy, Goodfellas, Scarface, Etc) this has to be #2 only behind Godfather which is my favorite, 4 out of 5 stars!

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    Written February 3, 2013

    PREDICTABLE BUT VERY GOOD

    by Ivana Vital

    I enjoyed the movie very much. It was very predictable...you know, good vs evil and good saving the day but all in all, it was a pretty good movie. Sean Penn, whereas I love him and think he's awesome, seems to be way over the top with his hammy acting in the last few roles I've seen him play. This was no exception. It turns into a caricature and almost comes off as comical. But that's Sean, we've seen it before from him. Ryan Gosling, on the other hand, is just the most adorable thing on 2 feet. It's very violent - it's hard to believe that someone can take THAT kind of beating from a bare fist and still keep on fighting. But even tho I've said these things, it really is a pretty good movie and I think, if you like gangster flicks (which we do), this is a pretty good one worth seeing.

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    Written January 15, 2013

    Exciting

    by lyrix

    I really enjoyed the movie. Had some funny moments but also kept me on the edge of my seat. The acting and action was amazing. Very good plot and story line.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 13, 2013

    Gangster Squad

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    This movie was entertaining from start to finish!! The cast is incredible and everyone does a terrific job. The time period is genuinely depicted....don't know how they did that!
    Do not wait to see this at home...the big screen it where you can get the whole experience !

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    Written January 13, 2013

    Excellent

    by tarawa

    Sean Penn very good in his role as well as the rest of the cast. Sometimes close to more than needed, ut doesn't detract from the movie as a whole. Nick Nolte better than I expected as Parker. Well worth it.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 9, 2013

    Great acting

    by toowitty

    It's based on Mickey Cohen's gangster activities in L.A. in the 40's and 50's. The opening scene is pretty horrific. Just don't look! Otherwise, it's well-acted and exciting. Some parts are fictionalized for effect.
    The photography was good and set decoration/design was excellent and certainly evoked L.A. in that era.
    Definitely not for kids.

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Gangster Squad

    by lockeryvictoria

    My kind of movie: hot guys and lots of action!!! Even my husband enjoyed it, even though he always tries to dislike any movie w/ Ryan Goshling in it! All the actors did a great job, and it was interesting to watch Ryan Goshling act beside the actor from My Two Dads b/c they always reminded me of each other.

    Story line kept it interesting and made it not feel like an almost two hour movie.

    I recommend it!!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written January 18, 2013

    Disappointing movie, beautiful but not very interesting.

    by buckeroni

    My husband and I were both quite disappointed in "The Gangster Squad." We had hoped for a lot more. We thought it was a very good-looking movie; the actors, the beautiful vintage cars and the sets. It was predictable; lots and lots of gunfights, car crashes, shoot-em-ups, explostions, lots of leaking gasoline set afire with a lighter! A bunch of those -- lots and lots of of action. It was a dazzling movie, but not terribly interesting. Very little, if any character development.
    Whoever made up Sean Penn as Dutch Shultz did a great job --

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 21, 2013

    If you like gangster movies you cnnot miss this film. Five Tommy Guns out of Five

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    I assumed since this came out in January that it must have been passed over by the distributor as being unworthy of Oscar or other awards consideration. In fact critics have widely panned the movie.

    I'm no Sean Penn fan but I have to say that this is one of the best gangster movies I have seen in a long time. Every actor was good but I thought Ryan Gosling (as Jerry) was among the best.

    This was based on a true story and, as usual, ended up better than most fictional stories. The action in this movie was packed in from start to finish. To my personal delight, the action was relevant and in small doses at a time. I'm not one for the 007 20 minute car chase, those do nothing for me. This was nothing like that.

    There is a lot of brutal gangster style violence. I would not want to be bringing kids fewer than 16 or so, I would guess.

    Again, I cannot recommend the movie highly enough for those interested in the gangster/mafia style genre.

    5 Tommy Guns out of Five

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    Written January 12, 2013

    a fun time

    by JShipp6

    Good film, basic plot, if your expecting a Godfather type Mobster film this isn't it. Great performances from the cast, I mean Sean Penn's in it you know what can you expect from him. Their is mainly fiction and not really any truth to the story of the real gangster squad or Mickey Cohen but its a good little action film and was worth my 12 dollars.

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    Written January 14, 2013

    Josh Brolin goes to work on some fools!

    by ajwatson796

    Great action, weak story. Critics arent gonna like it because of lack of character development and structure to the story. Bottom line, if you're a fan of action, you will enjoy this movie. Plus it's easy to follow.

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  • So-so
    Written January 20, 2013

    Not much to it

    by dmoourru

    Gangster squad is moderately entertaining. It is bullet ridden and angry and filled with tough talk. There really isn't much to it other than watching the beautiful Emma Stone bantering with Ryan Gosling which comprises the best parts the movie. In between these scenes there is nothing but tough sounding banter between Sean Penn and the Cops and guns firing with infinite bullets.

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    Written January 14, 2013

    Well Done!!

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    Gangster squad is fantastic! Violent, big, bad and just damn awesome! Loved it! Acting was very good and it wasnt a slow film, kept you interested from start to end. It was def. worth the money

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  • So-so
    Written January 28, 2013

    Predictable but enteraining

    by butteredkorn

    If you like The Untouchables or vigilante justice then this one is right up your alley.Be aware that although this is based on true facts, Hollywood has taken liberties in it's reenactment of actual events.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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