For the fans of Crime/Action — Gangster movies come as a treat, filled with violence and intense scenes. Few genre movies suits for the word “Cult Classic” and Gangster movies ranks the top with the likes of “Godfather” , “Scarface” and many more.
We come up with list of best Gangster movies of the 21st century.
Note : Excluding the movies released before 2000
CITY OF GOD (2002)
IMDB : 8.6
City of God is a sweeping tale of how crime affects the poor population of Rio De Janeiro. In the slums of Rio, two boys growing up in the violent neighborhood takes different path: one to becomes a photographer and another a drug dealer. City of God is a compelling glimpse of gang wars in the 1970s. What makes City of God breathtaking is it’s realistic making, Director has shown us the trues colors of gangs run by kids in the streets of Rio.
THE IRISHMAN (2019)
IMDB : 7.9
The movie follows Frank Sheeran(Robert De Niro), who recalls his past years of working for the notorious Bufalino crime family, and how he climbs the rank to become a top hit man. An epic gangster drama from Scorsese as he reunites with his old pals Robert De Niro, Al Pacino & Joe Pesci. The director succeeded in bringing out nostalgic feel of his old classic. The run time 209 minutes and it’s guaranteed that not one of them is wasted.
GANGS OF WASSEYPUR (2012)
IMDB : 8.2
Gangs of Wasseypur is a gem in Indian cinema that shined all over the world attracting crime movie addicts. From the director Anurag Kashyap the movie shows the deadly feud between two families that spans for three generations. Kashyap’s direction is ferocious and mesmerizing as he balances between hundreds of characters, storyline, bloodshed, violence throughout the 2 part saga.
THE DEPARTED (2006)
IMDB : 8.5
Another epic crime dram from the maestro Martin Scorsese on our list. An undercover agent (Di Caprio) and a mole(Matt Damon) goes beyond limits in protecting their identities as the state police is waging an all out war on top organized crime ring in South Boston. The cast delivers an outstanding performance in delivering a thrilling crime drama. The Departed is indeed one of the best crime movies of this century.
A PROPHET (2009)
IMDB : 7.9
An Arab man was sent to a french prison where he meets the leader of Corscian gang, to gain the boss trust he carries out various mission and rises up rank, he gains more power but also more enemies. A situation arises where he may face against his boss. This french Gangster drama is tense and crackling with fury. It is praised as being one of the finest prison thrillers among critics.
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AMERICAN GANGSTER (2007)
IMDB : 7.8
On one side a drug dealer Lucas rises to power among the notorious Mafia families and on the other side an outcast cop determined to bring down the most dangerous person in New York — Lucas. Based on the true story of drug lord Lucas who smuggled heroin into the US in the coffins of American Soldiers killed in Vietnam. Ridley Scott’s American Gangster is an epic, true crime drama that is gritty and entertaining.
THE RAID 2 (2014)
IMDB : 8
A Jakarta Cop goes undercover as a ruthless prisoner in order to bring down a notorious syndicate and uncover the corrupted Politicians and Police officers. The Raid 2 is an adrenaline ride filled with over the top violence. It definitely succeeded in delivering everything the audience expected from it’s predecessor.
ELITE SQUAD (2007)
IMDB : 8.1
For decades the streets of Rio is stinking of blood because of war between lethal gangs. Due to the arrival of Pope, a Captain of Special force is assigned to wipe out the gangs terrorizing the streets. Elite squad provides an intense thriller about the war between terrorizing gangs and Government forces.
EASTERN PROMISES (2007)
IMDB : 7.6
Anna, a nurse get hold of a diary of a Russian teenage girl who died of childbirth. The diary holds the truth of the baby’s father and the contents of the diary may release fury among the Russian Mob Family. David Cronenberg’s crime thriller explores the horror of woman trafficking and prostitution ring of the Russian mobs. It’s a solid gangster movie with terrifying truths.
GOMORRAH (2008)
IMDB : 7
Gomorrah examines how organized crimes affects deep into everyone’s life in Naples, Italy by telling the tale of different characters. In the slums of Naples, the Camorra crime syndicated has created a fortune out of drugs, corruption and dumping chemical waste near poor communities. Two teens decides to fight back by stealing one of their weapon cache in a bid to take control themselves. Gomorrah is disturbing yet gripping and considered as Italian Mafia masterpiece.
