As for that story, it's good enough, but honestly I fail to see what everyone's all worked up about.
Miller's Crossing (1990)
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Reviews Counted:50
Fresh:45
Rotten:5
Average Rating:8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: An Irish gangster (Albert Finney) and his trusted lieutenant (Gabriel Byrne) and counselor find their domination of the town threatened by an ambitious Italian underboss (Jon Polito). Just as this... An Irish gangster (Albert Finney) and his trusted lieutenant (Gabriel Byrne) and counselor find their domination of the town threatened by an ambitious Italian underboss (Jon Polito). Just as this threat erupts, the two sever their friendship when they realize that they love the same woman (Marcia Gay Harden). When one joins ranks with the enemy, a bloody gang war erupts. Violent and compelling work from the Coen brothers. [More]
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, J.E. Freeman, Marcia Gay Harden
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, J.E. Freeman, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito, Al Mancini, Richard Woods, Steve Buscemi, Olek Krupa, Michael Jeter
Director: Joel Coen
Director: Joel Coen
Producer: Ethan Coen
Screenwriter: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Composer: Carter Burwell
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Reviews for Miller's Crossing
Even though the plot is propelled by lust and vengeance, there's no heat in the movie.
There's plenty of snappy plotting and double-crossing around it, with bitter twists and well-delivered, wonderfully literate, hard-nosed dialogue.
An amazingly entertaining film, loaded with zesty dialogue, gorgeously staged sequences and a bevy of wild characters.
Crossing is the kind of movie that benefits from a second sitting, to get a complete grip on the plot.
While Miller's Crossing is not as messy or inspired as Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas, or as richly suggestive as The Godfather, it accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do.
The story, which is extremely labyrinthine and complex, is nevertheless one that is endlessly fascinating.
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