Top 10 best gangster movies of all time that make you passionate about watching

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Get Carter (1971)

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Get Carter is the best gangster movie of all time starring Michael Caine as Jack Carter, a young Eastend gangster who arrives in his hometown of Newcastle to investigate the death of his brother. As Jack becomes increasingly convinced that his brother's death has something to do with a local crime syndicate, Jack's investigation turns into an act of revenge as he violently punishes those involved.

Michael Caine's portrayal of Jack Carter is the dominant "interesting" element in the film. The dapper clothes, the expensive watches that fit perfectly, highlight Jack's triumph over the barrier of the caste system he was born into. Jack dealt with the gangsters that threatened him coldly and methodically as he eliminated them in his quest to avenge his brother. He seduced many women on his journey as a nihilistic James Bond.

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City of God (2002)

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City of God is the best gangster movie of all time, it is very interesting with its message clearly expressed: human life in the movie is like a chicken waiting in line to be slaughtered, death is inevitable unless you dare to escape.

Unlike the other movies on the list, City of God tells the tragic and sad story, narrating the true events of the gang war that took place in Rio De Janiero during the 60s and 70s, through thousands of people, mostly innocent, were murdered, child soldiers forced to die. However, director Fernando Meirelles does a great job of making the film light, enjoyable throughout, mastering a very careful balance between the joys and fears of life in the slums.

Director Meirelles has always kept City of God fresh and engaging by helping audiences navigate Rocket's tumultuous story while allowing for gentle touches that acquaint themselves with the supporting characters and the history of the characters. events.

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Hard Boiled (1992)

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Hard Boiled is the best gangster movie of all time by director John Woo. Chow Yun-fat's detective Yuen, nicknamed Tequila for unexplained but certainly amusing reasons, embarks on a personal showdown against a gun-smuggling gang after confronting him. His work was murdered. While recruiting the help of an undercover gang cop, Tequila is ready to act in the service of a combination of revenge and justice. Hard Boiled is the only movie on the list where the audience is more on the side of the anti-crime than with the gangsters.

Hard Boiled is like a bingo card of exciting action moments. Director Woo is enamored with the stereotype of the action crime genre as the policeman slides down the handrail of the stairs while the thugs jump sideways towards cover while firing guns from both hands. According to any other filmmaker, Hard Boiled could easily be dismissed as corny but it retains the expected excitement through Woo's unabashed direction and Chow Yun Fat's dedicated acting.

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Miller’s Crossing (1991)

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This is the best gangster movie of all time from the writer and director duo Joel and Ethan Coen, Miller's Crossing is the story of two conflicting crime bosses in the United States of the prohibition era. Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), the right-hand man of the dominant crime boss Leo (Albert Finney), tries to keep the peace between the two warring factions. However, after Leo discovers that Tom is having an affair with his girlfriend, Verna (played by Marcia Gay Harden), Tom is removed by Leo and becomes divided right in the midst of the troubles happening around him. With more events, more complex than what can be described here, Miller's Crossing is a well-planned postmodern take on the classic gangster/noir genre.

Almost every character in Miller's Crossing is brought to life on screen. From hot-tempered rival gang boss Johnny Caspar (Jon Polito) to scheming Bernie (John Turturro), each character brings something different. Byrne as Tom, an outspoken man. His composure and wit stood out among others as he was able to negotiate on his own in any situation and deftly taunted the thugs with the classic line "Wiseguy". He uses his brain in a world where all violence reigns.

However, Miller's Crossing is more than just a clever piece on the gangster genre. In the film's most iconic scene, Leo defends himself against a group of attackers sent by Caspar to deal with him. It's impossible not to be surprised when actor Albert Finney walks down the street in a cape, shooting a Tommy gun while Leo's mansion is on fire behind him.

The Coen brothers proved in Miller's Crossing that they have the ability to balance clever humor with shocking brutality, creating a very distinct style.

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Drive (2011)

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The best gangster movie of all time Drive tells the story of an unknown stunt driver who acts as a refuge driver for bank robbers. After he took a job to help the husband of the next-door neighbor he had befriended. When this man's husband was detained, the driver was caught up in a whirlwind of violence because the job was no longer as simple as it once was.

The driver played by Ryan Gosling is the epitome of the top cold man. He never talks too much but gives off an air of confidence. Whether in a high-speed chase with the police or confronting tough criminals, he appears completely calm and unwavering. Although he is technically an outlaw, you always get the impression that his morals are in place when it comes to protecting and caring for those he worries about more than himself. He is the modern version of the unnamed man with a car instead of a horse. Clad in his iconic scorpion jacket, he looks striking and deadly. Truly a modern classic on the subject of crime, Drive is sure to be viewed with reverence in the distant future.