bwtruitt
Joined Nov 2009
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If you've taken the time to read about the mafia and/or consumed documentary content on Meyer, you'll love this production. If you're looking for a shoot-em-up mob cliche, take a pass. The producers, writers, and directors clearly weren't shooting for box office smash. This work successfully depicts the struggle Jewish-Americans had at the time, and how a young Meyer Lansky was drawn into the life.
You know...not a movie for knuckle-draggers.
You know...not a movie for knuckle-draggers.
I saw this in the theatres back in 1987 I loved it. I was haunted by the characters, story, and especially the a sweaty scenes (New Orleans in a heat wave).
Excellent cinematography and production design in my opinion, but not for some. I think the drabness (characters, wardrobe, rooms, settings) that give you an almost depression-era feel (actually set in 1955) is one of the brilliant aspects of this film; and I think it's why some folks despise the film.
Personally, I love slow moving films like this with artsy cinematography and attention to detail. However, some viewers don't care about any of that (you know...morons).
Excellent cinematography and production design in my opinion, but not for some. I think the drabness (characters, wardrobe, rooms, settings) that give you an almost depression-era feel (actually set in 1955) is one of the brilliant aspects of this film; and I think it's why some folks despise the film.
Personally, I love slow moving films like this with artsy cinematography and attention to detail. However, some viewers don't care about any of that (you know...morons).
