Rating of
3.5/4
A stylish, exciting, and funny mob film.,
mdtinney - wrote on 11/21/09
Miller's Crossing is probably one of the most under-appreciated films in the Coen Brothers pantheon of classics. This story of double, triple, and quadruple crossing is quite possibly one of the best pieces of cinema ever produced. The writing and timing and pace of the film are flawless. The acting is wonderful by Gabriel Byrne as the main character. With perfect supporting work by Albert Finney, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, Jon Polito, Mike Starr, Al Mancini, and especially J.E. Freeman as Eddie Dane the ruthless hitman who's onto every move of Gabriel Byrne. Great character development and flowing story keep this really interesting with great scene after great scene. A good score that features the classic Irish folk tune "Oh Danny Boy" in probably one of the best scenes in any movie ever. A great concept story of fictional 1920's gangsters at war. Really powerful. Great cinematography. Not much bad can be said about this true jewel.
