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Edinburgh Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
'Perfect' gangster film starring forgotten Hollywood legends has near perfect rating
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Decades on from its debut, the 1990 film is hailed as an "all-time classic" by fans, marking one of many hits from the successful Coen Brothers. The American gangster film Miller's Crossing stands as a pivotal work by Joel and Ethan Coen, renowned for their cross-genre storytelling seen in acclaimed films No Country for Old Men and Fargo. Amongst their notable body of work, this particular film is lauded by viewers as the siblings' "greatest", resonating as a "hallmark" within the noir genre. One Rotten Tomatoes critic says: "All-time classic. This has all the hallmarks of a noir. The script is very complicated but never convoluted to the point where you can't follow it, which is a testament to the masterful editing. My only real complaint is while the music is good, I wish it was used a bit more, but this really is never dry. Everyone should give this a try once." Its narrative delves into the lives of two feuding gangs during the turmoil of the 1929 Prohibition era, with Albert Finney portraying Irish mob leader Leo O'Bannon who triggers a gang war in defence of his girlfriend's brother, Bernie, embroiled in conflict with a rival faction. Unbeknownst to him, his own partner-in-crime, Tom Reagan—portrayed by Gabriel Byrne—is entangled in an affair with his sweetheart. Despite Tom's maneuvers to serve up his brother Bernie to the wolves, Leo's faith in his decision to safeguard him remains unshaken. However, with the rise of his Italian gangster nemesis Johnny Caspar, he requires the services of his trusted lieutenant now more than ever, until the bombshell revelation that he's been having an affair with his girlfriend, reports the Daily Record. The film is peppered with grim humour and startling violence, questioning whether Tom harbours any real empathy. Ostracised by his mob and trapped between two relentless sides, he faces the dire task of assassinating Bernie himself – a test of whether his resolve matches his cold exterior. A viewer praised the film, writing: "This may be one of the best gangster films I have ever seen. There's not much action, but the drama and acting are so on point. Gabriel Byrne and John Turturro are so freakin' good in this film. The Coen Brothers always make great movies, and this may be their biggest hidden gem." Meanwhile, another said: "The violence, like the rest of Miller's Crossing, is poetically staged and strangely tasteful. But the movie's real firepower is the staccato slang of its script." Another highlight is Gabriel Byrne's exemplary portrayal, recognised for standout performances in Hereditary, Little Women, and In Treatment. Renowned as a noteworthy talent who notably never received an Oscar nod, Byrne has nevertheless accrued numerous awards throughout his distinguished career. Miller's Crossing boasts a talented ensemble cast, including John Turturro and the late Jon Polito, who amassed over 220 film credits throughout his illustrious 35-year career. The film's exceptional performances have prompted audiences to leave glowing five-star reviews. One reviewer said: "With dialogue so sharp it should come with a safety warning, this movie is amazing. If I had to declare my favourite film across all genres, this would be a very strong contender. Wonderful performances from a truly super many standout scenes... and that to perfect." Another viewer added: "One of the greatest noir films of all time, Miller's Crossing is probably the Coens' greatest film. Byrne's performance is spellbinding and stands out among terrific performances by Finney, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, and Steve Buscemi. Brilliantly shot, blocked, and edited realisation of a great screenplay, it's one of the 100 greatest films of all time." Miller's Crossing is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime, offering viewers the chance to experience this critically acclaimed gangster movie for themselves.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Poetic' gangster film starring two forgotten Hollywood legends with near perfect rating
Viewers are claiming it is one of the greatest films of all time with "terrific" performances from the star-studded cast Decades since its release, this 1990 movie is considered to be an "all-time classic" by viewers, as one of many films made by successful sibling duo the Coen Brothers. The American gangster movie Miller's Crossing was created by Joel and Ethan Coen, the famous filmmaking brothers known for their cross-genre film style in the likes of No Country for Old Men and Fargo. Despite their impressive catalogue, audiences are calling this film the directors' "greatest", standing strong as a "hallmark" of the noir genre. A Rotten Tomatoes reviewer claims: "All-time classic. This has all the hallmarks of a noir. The script is very complicated but never convoluted to the point where you can't follow it, which is a testament to the masterful editing. My only real complaint is while the music is good, I wish it was used a bit more, but this really is never dry. Everyone should give this a try once." Its story follows two rival gangs, set during the 1929 Prohibition, as Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon, played by Albert Finney, sets off a war between the two as he protects his girlfriend's brother, Bernie, who has found himself in some trouble with the other group. What he doesn't know is that his girlfriend is having an affair with his partner-in-crime, Tom Reagan, played by Gabriel Byrne. Despite Tom's attempts to feed the brother Bernie to the wolves, Leo trusts in his decision to protect him. But his Italian gangster enemy Johnny Caspar is growing in power, and he needs the help from his right-hand man now more than ever; that is, until he finds out he's been sleeping with his girlfriend. Sprinkled with dark humour and shocking violence, the film poses the big question of whether Tom really has a heart. He is cast out from the gang and stuck in the middle of two unforgiving parties, as he's ordered to kill Bernie himself, but can he actually go through with it? One viewer writes: "This may be one of the best gangster films I have ever seen. There's not much action, but the drama and acting are so on point. Gabriel Byrne and John Turturro are so freakin' good in this film. The Coen Brothers always make great movies, and this may be their biggest hidden gem." While another said: "The violence, like the rest of Miller's Crossing, is poetically staged and strangely tasteful. But the movie's real firepower is the staccato slang of its script." Another standout of the film is its impressive performance from Hollywood legend Gabriel Byrne, best known for his roles in Hereditary, Little Women and the TV series In Treatment. He is considered by many to be one of the best actors never to have received an Oscar nomination but has many accolades to his name. Starring alongside him are John Turturro and Jon Polito, whose accomplished career spanned 35 years in film and landed him over 220 credits on the big screen. It's their timeless acting in the film that has left viewers leaving five-star rave reviews. One person wrote: "With dialogue so sharp it should come with a safety warning, this movie is amazing. If I had to declare my favourite film across all genres, this would be a very strong contender. Wonderful performances from a truly super many standout scenes... and that to perfect." While another viewer shared: "One of the greatest noir films of all time, Miller's Crossing is probably the Coens' greatest film. Byrne's performance is spellbinding and stands out among terrific performances by Finney, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, and Steve Buscemi. Brilliantly shot, blocked, and edited realisation of a great screenplay, it's one of the 100 greatest films of all time." To get to grips with the highly acclaimed gangster movie Miller's Crossing, you can stream it now on Amazon Prime.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ben Affleck talks about 'the only time' he saw his father cry
Hollywood star and filmmaker has shared memories about his father Timothy as he talked about the first and the only time he saw his dad cry. In his visit to the Criterion Closet , Affleck, selected some of the company's cinematic offerings he considers favourites. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now David Lynch's 1980 movie The Elephant Man , he recalled, "is the first and only time I ever saw my father cry." Lynch's hit film, which stars as a deformed man and Anthony Hopkins as a doctor treating him, is a "movie about what it means to be a human being. And it's heartbreaking and beautiful and... it's tied to a very personal memory for me," said Affleck, reports Appearing to get emotional, the Oscar winner concluded: "That's probably a good note to end on." Timothy, who shares sons Ben and Casey Affleck with ex-wife Christine Anne "Chris" Boldt, separated from her and moved from their Massachusetts home to California when the "Good Will Hunting" star was 12. In 2020, Ben shared that his father, a former janitor, had marked 30 years of sobriety at the time. He had "a tremendous amount of respect for what that takes and what that means," Affleck said of his father. "Part of being an adult is learning that your parents are just people. They're not perfect. They were just doing their best. As a child, we expect perfection out of our parents." Affleck called Criterion's renowned closet, owned and stocked by the home video distributor, "my idea of heaven." In addition to The Elephant Man, his selections of favorites to take home included 1990's Miller's Crossing, 1991's The Silence of the Lambs, 2000's Traffic and two movies he starred in: 1993's Dazed and Confused and 1998's Armageddon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also hailed Jean Renoir's 1939 classic The Rules of the Game for having his "favorite line from all of cinema", "Everyone has their reasons", which he quipped he "stole" for his 2007 movie Gone Baby Gone. The actor also praised 's work in Spike Lee's 1992 biopic Malcolm X .
