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Lansky (1999)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
7/20
7/20:
Lansky is a disappointing biopic about Meyer Lansky who was instrumental in U.S. expansion of the national crime
syndicate.
It's because hardly much is revealed just like the interview with the reporter at the end, so what's the point then? Either
supply the meat or don't make the film in the first place. John McNaughton is a terrific director, but this is a big
letdown. David Mamet wrote the screenplay? Um...okay. Well, that's hard to believe.
Richard Dreyfuss' acting is excellent; it isn't his fault that Lansky didn't work out. He's a treat to watch,
especially with the makeup on him. Max Perlich is also decent as young Lansky. Eric Roberts make things interesting by
playing Bugsy Siegel who's famous for putting Las Vegas on the map. Anthony LaPaglia's screen time is so small that his
character barely matters.
All in all, adding more substance to Lansky will be greatly appreciated.