wow what a great movie.. an epic imo!! i just bought it and watched it. tom hanks does a great job. anyone who hasnt seen this i suggest u do!! iwont ruin it for u so go buy it rent it whatever but it is a great mafia movie, not a fast moving movie but truely great!!

The word 'epic' is used to describe length, now greatness. The movie itself was 2 hours, which is average running time. But I really enjoyed it.

I rented it and watched it tonite. I liked it better this time than when I saw it in the theater. It's well done, but Tom Hanks' acting ability is underemployed for most of the film. Some of the sequences are hokey, too, especially the one where Newman gets his comeuppance. But I thought it was a keeper, so I dubbed it onto VHS.

The Best Buy near my house posted a sale, Buy RTP for $20 and get American Beauty for free because they are both by director Sam Mendes, well the were out of AB, so I bought RTP without it. Very upset.

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The word 'epic' is used to describe length, now greatness. The movie itself was 2 hours, which is average running time. But I really enjoyed it.[/b][/quote]Yea, I was thought epic was time period in movies. Like if a movie spanned through generations, like Godfather.

sorry i thought epic was just a great film anyways i loved it. i thought tom did a good job.not anywhere good of film as godfather but still worth buying

I rented it last night and I enjoyed it. I thought Tom Hanks's performance was very good. just a question though, what do you all think these gangster/mafia films don't have that the godfather has? Like what elements are missing? The more mafia films I watch the more and more the GF movies (I & II) stand out.

most other Mob movies are about mob activities rather than the relationships and people. The Godfather was character driven. The Road to Perdition was similar in that respect, and was a great movie. Just not as great as I hoped from the previews.

I went ahead and bought it even though I haven't seen it yet...something I rarely ever do. But I figured it would be a good addition to my "gangster" DVDs. I'm watchin' it tonight with my best bud (another gangster fanatic) who has seen it. Hope it's worth the $14.99!

Well, how did you like it?

I bought it a few days ago and I finaly watched it last night. I thought it was really good, I dont think it is an Epic, I also thought it was very predictable.

They have "Best Buy" in Sicily???

Same here. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't all THAT impressed either.

I really thought it was a great flick. Not exactly the same feel as we've come to know and love in The Godfather trilogy, so I can fully relate to some lack of enthusiasm like m' friend, SC's. However, if nothing else, I thought the cinematography was absolutely outstanding! If it's not nominated for an Oscar in that categorey, it sure should be. In that context, it actually did remind me of The Godfather: the snow, deadness of Winter, and especially the gritty look in the street scenes. The pouring rain was extremely effective, and particularly in one powerful scene (don't fret: I won't give it away, but you'll know when you see it!). I thought the storyline was unique and opened up a whole new avenue in mob-type flicks (sort of like what Unforgiven did for the Western). Hanks was, as usual, excellent, despite my initial belief that he couldn't pull it off (who'd ever thought he'd be a good enforcer??). Newman's performance should serve as a template for what great acting is. He should definitely take home an Oscar!

The DVD provides some deleted scenes, and I think at least 2 of them should've been included in the final cut, but oh well (but I AM thankful they decided to go without Capone's scene...it was awful!). The musical score wasn't great, but it was pretty good.

Like I said, different kind of mob flick, but I thought it was great, nonetheless. Heavy, heavy on both drama and action! I'd give it a 9 outta' 10.

Yes it is nominated and most people think it will win. I'm glad you liked it. I have yet to see the delted scenes. I guess I'll do that tonight.

I agree. It is a visually appealing movie, and you really get a sense of the time (the 1930's) through the use of colors, props and costumes.

You're right, Snake, about that street scene with the heavy rain coming down. Its a powerful, beautifully photographed and sequenced scene.

I think I'll like the movie better as I watch it again.

I'm with you, Snake. And I'm surprised no one has mentioned the great performance by Jude Law.
I'm also surprised it didn't get a "Best Picture" Oscar nomination. When it came out during the summer, before all the holiday season "blockbusters", there was talk of that.

Jude Law very underrated performance. What a nutty person.

I was also surprised and a little mad by the omittion. (if that's a word)

I agree 100% (although I failed to mention Law initially). I can't see anyone else playing his character. That conversation between him and Hanks in the diner was downright spooky. Excellent role-playing by Mr. Law.

Yeah, it's weird how some movies are like that. I could give you an entire list of movies that "grew on me" after seeing them more than once.

I bought the dvd yesterday at Best Buy for 14.99, that's the cheapest i've seen it anywhere.

I, too, for some reason liked a lot better after I got it on DVD and watched compared to when I saw it in theathers. I like it better than Gangs Of New York. It takes two watches to appreciate it's superiority. It's one of the best films of 2002 and defenitly a classic.
Grade: A

I just saw it this weekend for the first time and would have to say it's fantastic. I watched it twice (Friday night then Saturday afternoon), and actually enjoyed it more the second time. Great performances all around, and some of the best cinematography I've ever seen.

Anyone else recall the scene from the Godfather in Louis' Restaurant when Sullivan goes to the speakeasy? They both had those really tense moments leading up to...