The story of Gangster Squad works adequately, despite the lack of many real surprises. (theyoungfolks.com)
«The Public Enemy» launched a cycle of gangster films in the early years of the Depression that also includes «Little Caesar» with Edward G. Robinson, and «Scarface» with Paul Muni. (emanuellevy.com)
Melville's special achievement was to relocate the American gangster film in France, and to incorporate his own steely poetic and philosophical obsessions. (timeout.com)