Miller's Crossing is an early film from the Coen's. I will happyily admit that I thnk it is one of their best. Although it lacks the dark humour that the Coen's have become so noted for, it makes up for it with brilliant plot twists and a realistic approach to gangster films.The film is about a struggle for power between two rival gangs in New York. The mise en scene and costume is brilliantly done throughout.
I think the way the film shows the more realistic and blunt side to gangster life. I particularly like the way that throughout, the film shows the main character Tom sitting on his bed in the early hours of the morning and smoking. I think it represents his concern at being caught up in that way of life.
One of my favourite things about this film, is the way it shows the more personal side of a gangster, most films would concentrate on some scandal that needed to be done, but this one actually concentrates on the dilemas and problems of one person which is refreshing to say the least.
I think most people who are a fan of the Coen bros. should see this. Even though it is not their best work, it is still worth watching.
I think the way the film shows the more realistic and blunt side to gangster life. I particularly like the way that throughout, the film shows the main character Tom sitting on his bed in the early hours of the morning and smoking. I think it represents his concern at being caught up in that way of life.
One of my favourite things about this film, is the way it shows the more personal side of a gangster, most films would concentrate on some scandal that needed to be done, but this one actually concentrates on the dilemas and problems of one person which is refreshing to say the least.
I think most people who are a fan of the Coen bros. should see this. Even though it is not their best work, it is still worth watching.
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