[Gawge]

Anybody else seen this yet then?

I was expecting good things, given the cast and what seemed to be the basic premise. But unfortunately I was massively disappointed.

To me, it felt like a kids movie for large parts. There was very little tension, characters where thrown in, each possessing a classic movie cliché. The plot itself was decent, but didn't go close to its potential. Also, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone did pretty much nothing.

[JulesHolland]

I personally haven't seen it, but I'm been saying for months that I think it will be rubbish.

It just looks like a throw together with very little premise to it. The story line just looks and sounds non-existent.

Really wanted it to be good, but I just don't think it will be in the league of Public Enemies.

[Stansfield]

At first I was sold on the title alone.....but seeing the Trailer and not one good Review, I think I will not even bother getting the DVD.

[Takae]

Originally Posted by Gawge

I was expecting good things, given the cast and what seemed to be the basic premise. But unfortunately I was massively disappointed.

Nooooooooooooooooooooo! I had been looking forward to seeing it, even though I knew it may be similar to The Untouchables, which I didn't like that much.

[PJ68]

went to a screening the other week, total style over substance. if i see one more slo-mo machine gun shoot out...

none of the characters seemed to have any depth. josh brolin is a rubbish actor i think..

[Aerick]

Originally Posted by PJ68

. if i see one more slo-mo machine gun shoot out...

OMG I was going to say a similar thing. But mine was "if I see another slow mo BULLET racing towards its target lol.

I've no interest in seeing this. Haviing seem the trailers at the cinema for the past month, I"ve seen all I need to see. I was checking tomorrow showtimes at a theatre near me and notice this will be on 3 screens. Doens't surprise me. Friday night crowd.

[Old.Tallen]

Originally Posted by Takae

Nooooooooooooooooooooo! I had been looking forward to seeing it, even though I knew it may be similar to The Untouchables, which I didn't like that much.

It is not as good as The Unouchables, that speaks volumes I would say.

The story is superficial, the acting is hammy and the action sequences made me want to bang my head on the seat infront.

When you get half a theatre laughing out loud at how bad some sequences are, you know something is wrong.

Still, i actually quite enjoyed this film, it won't win any oscars and a few acting careers might not survive it but it has it's moments.

[RAZORBACK]

Went to see it on Monday & although it wasn't anywhere near as good as 'L.A Confidential' or 'The Untouchables' I still really enjoyed it...

[Amanda_Raymond]

Thought it was brilliant but I didn't take it seriously, but as an edge of your seat action movie thought it worked really well

[Old.Tallen]

Originally Posted by Amanda_Raymond

Thought it was brilliant but I didn't take it seriously, but as an edge of your seat action movie thought it worked really well

I found the action sequences unnecessary filler in some cases, but I can definitely see your point of view, if you don't take it too seriously it is enjoyable

[rachelright]

I think I'll still go and see it just for Ryan Gosling really lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDOmFsyyvPw

[nh3com]

Originally Posted by Amanda_Raymond

Thought it was brilliant but I didn't take it seriously, but as an edge of your seat action movie thought it worked really well

saw it last night and agree it was pretty darn good, mindless fun.

ryan gosling, does he always talk like that, bit girly?

[ASIFZED]

Good, nasty, fast-paced violent fun. A nice companion piece (though not as high a quality), to The Untouchables. I didn't mind the occasional slo-mo sequences and yes, the writing on the wall was obvious for some of the (thinly drawn) characters.

But as far as a good, old fashioned shootem-up goes and ideal fodder for a Saturday night, this hits the mark. In a sea of current 'worthy' films (Life of Pi, The Impossible, Les Mis..), Gangster Squad is a top 'bloke' movie, with blood, guts, fisticuffs and a gorgeous Emma Stone strutting her stuff. It won't win any awards, but highly recommended. And Sean Penn is great!

Rating: 8/10.

[TardisSteve]

mer sand my girlkfriend went to see this today, thought it was a highly enjoyable film, great cast, not as as some gangster films i have seen but still a highly recommended one

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I enjoyed this film & thought Sean Penn was great.