When the thrill is lacking in real life, most people resort to the old proven source of such - cinema. Criminal passions with colorful heroes performed by your favorite Hollywood stars will add color to your gray everyday life.
1. "Scarface" (1983)
Classics of crime movies, and movies in general. And although the picture lasts almost three hours, it is impossible to tear yourself away from it. The irresistible Al Pacino is to blame. Well, and an amazing soundtrack by Giorgio Moroder in conjunction with the cinematography of John A. Alonso.
A remake of the 1932 tape of the same name adapted to modern realities. The protagonist Tony Montana is one of thousands of Cubans forcibly resettled in the United States. Having settled in Miami, Tony quickly earns authority in local criminal circles and reaches dizzying heights in the drug business.
2. "Cursed Road" (2002)
Seeing Tom Hanks as a negative character is worth a lot. Although, of course, his hero is the most positive of all negative ones. The main drama unfolding in the film is the choice between family and "family": to be true to yourself and your family, or to be true to the mafia. The choice of the protagonist's heir is also important here - will he turn from the "damned path" or follow it?
3. "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984)
This is a half-century retrospective of the life of the boys from the New York slums, who grew and aged together, chasing the "American Dream" and trying to keep the vow made in their youth - to be ready to give their lives for each other. It all started in the 1920s - the golden age of "Prohibition" in America, fertile soil for the growth of criminal gangs …
The script is not original, it is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Harry Gray. Particularly mischievous viewers consider the film run-of-the-mill, but everyone agrees that Robert De Niro's acting is worth spending nearly four hours of his life watching the film.
4. "Carlito's Way" (1993)
Banal reasoning on the topic "once served - you will serve twice" in Brian De Palma's rather uncommon presentation. The presence in the picture of two hot beauties at once - Al Pacino and Sean Penn - makes it attractive even for those women who are not very interested in the ordeal of guys trying to tie up with a criminal past.
5. "Pulp Fiction" (1994)
Quentin Tarantino's second big movie. The non-linear storytelling inherent in the films of the great director keeps you in suspense and makes you "wiggle the convolutions" right up to the credits. The striking duet of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson is another highlight of this tape.
6. "City of God" (2002)
The scene is the poor neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. The crime drama introduces viewers to 8-year-old boys who grew up in the 1960s. They became gangsters at such a young age, and together coped with this burden as best they could. The tape has 4 Oscar nominations and 3 prestigious European film awards.
7. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Robbers in love during the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow became original heroes of their time, were immortalized in literature and cinema. The film adaptation of their story, directed by Arthur Penn, has given the world a stylish look for these famous bandits in the face of Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Of the many Bonnie and Clyde films in cinematic history, this one is the most successful.
8. "Sin City" (2005)
This movie is a real cocktail. Hundreds of tangled destinies and unsolved crimes are intertwined here. Dozens of popular actors met here and even three greats directed it: Miller, Tarantino and Rodriguez. One of the best examples of how to make comics a movie. This dark noir is illuminated by Jessica Alba and Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis and Brittany Murphy, as well as many other darlings of Hollywood who appear before the audience in unexpected roles.
9. "Lock, Stock, Two Barrels" (1998)
This Guy Ritchie film is a real gem in a sea of crime movies and black comedies. Great cast, interesting and dynamic storyline. A central theme close to everyone: how to quickly cut down a lot of dough. Fans call this film the best director's work. And the prestigious film awards awarded to the film indicate that professionals also fully agree with the opinion of amateurs.
10. "Big jackpot" (2000)
Another creation by Guy Ritchie on this list is not accidental. Critics argue about which of these films is better, but we have to admit that they are equally great. The same dynamics, the same exciting plot, and again a colorful cast. By the way, both in the previous and in this film it is worth noting an excellent soundtrack - an important component of a crime movie.
