Sentences with phrase «instead by the gangsters»

One is struck instead by the gangsters» curious innocence, and by the normative tedium of their existence, from which Gorin manages to invent a texture whose complexity only unfolds itself over repeated viewings.

Not exact matches

Instead, as we see in the account of his rise to criminal kingpin and «fall» to infamy American Gangster, Lucas used his power and keen business sense to make a fine life for those close to him and a hell for those unfortunate enough not to be supported by him or to have the means to do any better on their own.

John Connolly, played by Joel Edgerton (Warrior, Exodus), grew up on the same streets as Bulger and wasn't really corrupted by money but instead by a little brother like affection and admiration that he held for the gangster.

Instead of being a quirky gimmick, this character trait enhances the film, turning what could be an average pulpy yarn into something at once more solemn and exciting to watch: a poetic meditation on mortality and honor that delivers the action and suspense of any good gangster film — all set to a moody rap score (by RZA).