The Gangster (Hat) Squad.

[fashion frank]

It is on my MUST SEE list along with Lawless.

Kirk H.

Lawless was the bomb and I hope this one will be too and a bomb as in a good way !

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

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[Maguire]

I enjoyed the film- i saw it get bashed alot by critics, but i thought sean penn was just hammy enough to make it work. Lawless was a better film overall, but this was entertaining- the over the top violence, the absurd plotpoints, i can't complain. I actually have to disagree with Hutch on that comment- i always hate when indiana jones film or a noir movie comes out, because then folks will assume that i'm dressing in such a way on account of the film, or i'll hear the stupid comments like hey are you in such and such a film hawhaawhaw.. It is a shame though- you'd think that seeing how stylish things were back then you'd see more people saying to themselves these people looked good, and see the contrast between then and now.

 

[Doctor Strange]

I will be waiting for cable, as this film got some of the worst reviews I've seen in a long time. I particularly liked the one that said, "It's like a 13-year-old's dinner-theater remake of The Untouchables"!

 

[m0nk]

I do like my fair share of mindless action, so I'll see this one, but like Lawless I'm going in with low expectations and perhaps I'll be surprised. I did end up liking Lawless.

 

[Scotus]

I really enjoyed this movie! You just sit back and take it all in. Not a whole lot of thinking to be done in this flick, and sometimes that's just refreshing. It's very period and I think a lot of people in this forum will enjoy it for that aspect alone.

 

[RBH]

I really enjoyed this movie! You just sit back and take it all in. Not a whole lot of thinking to be done in this flick, and sometimes that's just refreshing. It's very period and I think a lot of people in this forum will enjoy it for that aspect alone.

I agree.
I really liked the jail break scene with Robert Patrick.

 

[Scotus]

I agree.
I really liked the jail break scene with Robert Patrick.

I did too! There were so many great moments in this movie, and with these actors involved, it's hard to go wrong. If there are people hesitating about seeing this movie -- don't!

 

[Guttersnipe]

The characters are not wearing COLLAR BARS on there shirts. Its a small detail but worth a mention. I wonder what other small details were over looked?
Best regards.
CCJ

The movie is set in post-war Los Angeles, hence collar bars aren't really as indicative of the era.

A question for those who have seen this movie: does it reflect the historical fact that, at this time, both the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the L.A.P.D. were deeply corrupt? Historically, large elements of both law enforcement organizations were on the payroll of Jack Dragna, Benjamin Siegel and, later, Micky Cohen.

 

[Scotus]

A question for those who have seen this movie: does it reflect the historical fact that, at this time, both the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the L.A.P.D. were deeply corrupt? Historically, large elements of both law enforcement organizations were on the payroll of Jack Dragna, Benjamin Siegel and, later, Micky Cohen.

Yes, this is an important element in the movie!

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

I just saw Gangster Squad with my 25 year old son. We both liked it a lot. Basically Sena Penn played Jimmy Cagney who was playing Mickey Cohen. Sean is starting to act like Jimmy, sneer and all. The violence wasn't mindless. over done maybe, but those guys did things with a purpose.

I quickly noticed three mistakes, two could have been easily changed. 1. You can't shoot a Tommy Gun one handed and hit anything in front of you more than once. Dad fired one in WW2 and they climb like a monkey up a banana tree. They should have stuck to one Tommy gun per person. 2. Shooting a house with a Tommy Gun doesn't make black marks where the bullet hole was blown out by Pyrotechnics. I think they're stuck with this one. I don't trust Hollywood to shoot a real Tommy gun in my neighborhood. 3. When you shoot a Tommy Gun, the brass falling on the floor is blackened, not bright and shinny. This one should have been fixed. The shot didn't have more than 10-15 pieces. Just shoot them from a 1911 and they'll look right.

The movie wasn't too close to being historically correct either. Chief Parker was the "old chief" in the movie set in 1949, but wasn't promoted to Chief of Police until 1950. Mickey Cohen wasn't killed with a lead pipe, but was at least attacked with one in prison. Were Police uniforms soooo incredibly bad looking and loose back then? The uniformed cops (with the exception of Coleman Harris) all looked horrible. I guess he HAD to look better because he had a title role??

Later Y'all

 

[Chicago Jimmy]

We saw it Saturday night. My problem was I just finished reading the book which told the true story. The movie went way over with the shootouts...but the scenery was excellent. Great hats & cars.
1961MJS...I thought the same thing about the brass and the bullet holes. The dual tommy gun scene was rediculous.

 

[Blackthorn]

I have yet to see this one. Maybe next week...

 

[Kirk H.]

We saw it Saturday night. My problem was I just finished reading the book which told the true story. The movie went way over with the shootouts...but the scenery was excellent. Great hats & cars.
1961MJS...I thought the same thing about the brass and the bullet holes. The dual tommy gun scene was rediculous.

I agree with both of you. I too had just finished reading the book so it was hard to sit and watch the inaccuracies. But if you could just focus on the scenery it was good. 1961 MJS you are spot on about Peen playing Cagney playing Mickey.

 

[fortworthgal]

I had completely forgotten about this film. Was it even in theaters? We saw the DVD for sale this past weekend... may have to pick it up for the scenery!

 

[The Inspector]

I had completely forgotten about this film. Was it even in theaters? We saw the DVD for sale this past weekend... may have to pick it up for the scenery!

Yes it was. I haven't seen it yet for some odd reason.

 

[Dixon Cannon]

If you liked the film 'Gangster Squad' and the T.V. show 'The Walking Dead', then you will love Frank Darabont's next venture. Soon to be on TNT, is his (L.A. Noir) 'Lost Angels' series based on the story line of 'Gangster Squad' - the L.A. Police and Mickey Cohen's organized crime gang. I am really looking forward to this one! Two of the major stars of 'The Walking Dead' will headline in this one too; Jeffrey DeMunn and Jon Bernthal! Here's some advance info: http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/1/27...imon-pegg.html and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Angels_(TV_series)


-dixon cannon