Gangster SquadMovie Reviews

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    Written January 25, 2013

    Nothing special, more cringe moments than a chick-flick

    by stuffwillbesaid

    Alright, so we've got Ryan Gosling the 'ladykiller', typecast as usual, tangentially related to the story of Mickey, but doesn't actually do much besides sweep Emma Stone off her feet.

    You know how in a chick-flick or a "romantic-comedy" how there are moments that make you shift in your seat with uncomfortableness? Moments that are too cheesy for real life, usually, and this movie has PLENTY.
    Seriously, someone's last words are a quote that was already said in the movie "Remember, shoot where he's going to be, not where he is." *shoots* *saves josh brolin's life* *dies*.
    Also, Ryan Gosling (Jerry)'s best friend gets killed. Literally murdered in front of Emma Stone. She runs up to him later "HE FOUGHT LIKE HELL". And suddenly it's never important again that OH WAIT JERRY'S BEST FRIEND IS DEAD. But he doesn't care because, well, poor acting I guess.
    Basic, basic filmmaking with huge names to soften the blow of a poorly directed, basic american "feel good"

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 12, 2013

    This flick is slick!

    by HoodCritic1

    "Gangster Squad" is a well put together film with a great collection of actors, solid writing, good action and drama and nicely executed direction from Ruben Fleischer. Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Nick Nolte and Sean Penn were great as the principle characters and Fleischer really did well in trying to make this period piece as convincing as possible. This movie doesn't go to such lengths compared to other gangster films such as "Goodfellas" but it was solid enough to see and enjoy. It is a very satisfying film.

    • 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 21, 2013

    An Exciting, Intense Surprise!

    by jzactor

    What I expected this film to be and what it is are very different. I was very pleasantly suprised by this film. The great actors in it raise it to a deeper emotional level than most good guy cops against wicked gangster films. Each of the star actors makes specific, distinct character behavioral and emotional choices which increase the intensity of the script which is very simple and basic. We have seen it before in many films but in this one the cast raises it up so it was impossible for me not get deeply emotionally involved in the film and the characters. Most memorable is the horrible violence and reminders of people who have been and still are cut down and give their lives to fight for the right and good. Sean Penn is incredibly, disturbingly intense making his bad guy easy to despise. The vivid colors used and dark noir quality made this an exciting, intense & disturbing experience, which suits the fact that this war reallly did happen!

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 16, 2013

    Fun night out

    by zoberholzer

    Gangster Squad is all out fun with incredible performances from most of the cast!! Personally I don't understand the draw of one of them, but I'm sure the Nicolas Sparks fans see it and while being the weakest, he manages to keep close. Josh Brolin, Sean Penn and Emma Stone easily carry this film. And the supporting cast is amazing!!! The story seems a little choppy at times like things were edited out for one reason or another, but if you're not expecting King Lear, this is a great night out!!

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 12, 2013

    Gangster Squad

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    Great movie, one of the best "Gangster" movies I have seen in a while compared to other "GanstA" movies. A story that can be foreseen once the movie has started, but more enjoyable then the any movie this year by far.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 17, 2013

    Ganster Squad

    by jlvegas

    Given the story line and history of actual events I expected a movie deep in character development and rich in facts. Instead I got an action movie that feel short of capturing my attention.

    The first shoot out scene missed the mark when the ggod guys where over mamned and out gunned by the bad guys.but, the bad guys couldn't shoot straight, making this sequence of action not belivable. After that it all went down hill from there.

    Thie good guys vs. bad guys is depicted in over-the-top special effects and comic like dialogue.

    What coul dhave bben a very good movie turned out to be a dissapointment.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 12, 2013

    Comedy, Action, Suspense, Romance All Packed in One!

    by monicultural

    This was a really entertaining movie and definitely spurred a great crowd experience in the theater! If you just want a great night to relax and be entertained this is a great movie for men and women of any age. I was really surprised at how funny it was yet still captured the enchantment and intrigue of all gangster/mob movies.

    • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 4, 2013

    Classic Gangster Flick

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    Sean Penn just seems to get better and better. A great film - while not historically accurate it is a great story based on real events and people. Action packed. The soundtrack is excellent and to the period - I wish I had lived in the age of big band clubs. Enjoy!

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 13, 2013

    Take it for what it is....

    by Average suburban joe

    Not a deep drama by any means; plot is thin and predictable. But a great action picture, just go along for the ride and be entertained, don't over think it.

    Love the texture of the period for LA portrayed - clothing, architecture, the cars, etc.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 26, 2013

    great ride

    by tnb7770

    Just super duper as entertainment !! Loved it even though it is somewhat violent in parts. If you want to be entertained and aren't looking for some great and lofty intellectual message then by all means, "don't miss it"

    • 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 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.

    • 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!

    • 4 out of 4 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 12, 2013

    It was a decent entertaining movie

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    Not as great as expected but it was good enough to recommend to others. The texture and characters were gritty and tough. Well shot (photography that is) and acted.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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