I thought this movie was good just halfway.There are a lot flaws and misses artistically.And the ending didnt correct the errors.
First of all,i think it was a mistake to cast Fishbourne here.Iam else a fan of the guy,but in this kind of role i think someone like Denzel Washington would have done a much better, or anyway, better job.Fishbourne does have the rough looks that compliment his role,but he doesnt have the charisma that this role requires.Thats why iam not a big fan of him.He has the talent,but lacks in charisma.He has the coolness,but not the looks.Thats why Denzel is better.He has it all.He can play both rough and tender guys with the same effect.But back to the film.
I think it was all made too "these guys are the good ones and these are bad".Even Lucky Luciano came out as a positive figure in the end.I dont know much about him,but hey,isnt this guy that is the main responsible for that maffia is still strong in the world today?!Andy Garcia was ok in the role,although he too could have been replaced by a better choice.I think he looked a little too "polished" and fancy for the role. Tim Roth was the one that did the best of the main characters.His real sinister face and menacing manners really brought the right image of Schulz.
And i also didnt like the way Fishbourne just waltzed in the room and took out anyone he had unfinished business with.They should have made the showdowns more exciting and difficult. Big ambitions,wrong method and wrong lead actor.Result-a half baked movie. 6 out of 10
First of all,i think it was a mistake to cast Fishbourne here.Iam else a fan of the guy,but in this kind of role i think someone like Denzel Washington would have done a much better, or anyway, better job.Fishbourne does have the rough looks that compliment his role,but he doesnt have the charisma that this role requires.Thats why iam not a big fan of him.He has the talent,but lacks in charisma.He has the coolness,but not the looks.Thats why Denzel is better.He has it all.He can play both rough and tender guys with the same effect.But back to the film.
I think it was all made too "these guys are the good ones and these are bad".Even Lucky Luciano came out as a positive figure in the end.I dont know much about him,but hey,isnt this guy that is the main responsible for that maffia is still strong in the world today?!Andy Garcia was ok in the role,although he too could have been replaced by a better choice.I think he looked a little too "polished" and fancy for the role. Tim Roth was the one that did the best of the main characters.His real sinister face and menacing manners really brought the right image of Schulz.
And i also didnt like the way Fishbourne just waltzed in the room and took out anyone he had unfinished business with.They should have made the showdowns more exciting and difficult. Big ambitions,wrong method and wrong lead actor.Result-a half baked movie. 6 out of 10