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No matter how much we like to see the good guy triumph in the end and those who have actually committed crimes be penalized for them, we can never ever quite shake off that sneaking enjoyment that comes from bad men doing exactly what they do and being good at it! Gangster movies have been a part of American cinema from the beginning and by taking a quick look at the genre, we definitely could see why.

The two movies that are considered the grandfathers of this film genre are Little Caeser, starring Edward G. Robinson and Public Enemy, starring James Cagney. In both of these films, the gangsters get their comeuppance, however frequently, that's not just what the audience remembers. In Little Caeser, you keep in mind the scenes of Robinson's character Rico living it up in the lap of luxury and in Public Enemy, you fondly bear in mind Tom Powers, played by Cagney doing a happy little two step on a public street when a lady smiles at him.

Gangsters in Hollywood can be found in a selection of different tastes and Al Pacino has played 2 very different archetypes. In the Godfather movies, he is the classy and doomed Michael Corleone, the war hero who got dragged reluctantly into the family members business, while in Scarface, he plays the crazed killer Tony Montana, a Cuban who rose from immigrant to medication kingpin. Both of these characters were (in extremely different ways) exceptionally charismatic and its effortless to see exactly how we're drawn to them.

There are additionally numerous movies that pay homage to the classic gangster movies, or satirize them, depending on your point of view. The prime time show, The Sopranos, features a modern arranged criminal activity association where the members are quietly and in some cases not so gently obsessed with Goodfellas and The Godfather and will certainly estimate them at any possibility. Brick, a movie about love and death in high school, was heavily influenced by the classic Miller's Crossing in terms of tone and language.

The story of the gangster can be viewed as the American Dream that is played in fast-forward. It generally begins with a young boy trying to find a way out of poverty and with some luck and some assistance, he makes it to the top. Maybe that's the appeal of the gangster category, and perhaps that's why we're so willing to forgive the things they do to get there.

Do not try to find a principles lesson when you watch gangster movies. You'll wind up rooting for the incorrect man and when he undoubtedly gets exactly what's coming to him, you'll be upset and let down. Gangsters top the charts in charisma, but their life span and chances for lasting happiness are virtually nil.

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