You probably haven't seen this movie. I wasn't going to see this movie. And it's a little confusing why there seems to be general ill-will towards it. Whether it be because of some initial poor reviews or the problematic trailer that needed to be fixed, for some reason, this movie got a bad rap. But, guess what, IT'S A GOOD MOVIE.
One of the major requirements I have for a movie is to create a complete and enjoyable world, and Gangster Squad succeeds at this. You're brought into Mob-infested LA with all its murder, corruption, and good-looking men in suits. There are hopping clubs, fabulous dresses, and Ryan Gosling uttering witty and elegant phrases that make everyone swoon. It makes the overdone cop drama (can you say Broken City) interesting again by breathing a new era's life into.
The cast is also exceptional. While it may appear that the characters will be boring and one-dimensional from the trailer, they are well-developed and fun to watch. Ryan Gosling was the best treat, as going in, I expected him to talk like Mickey Mouse the whole time and be generally annoying. Instead, he charmed me. I also had extremely low expectations for Emma Stone, but she made a much better performance than the lines in the trailer suggested. Overall, there were a lot of original parts to this film that kept me interested and excited. In my mind, it's some of the best entertainment that's currently in theaters.
Go see this one so it stops failing at the box office for no reason!
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