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AMERICAN GANGSTER (2007) MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching! Denzel Washington | Russel Crowe

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RIDLEY SCOTT DIRECTS GLADIATOR STARS!! American Gangster Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects With Denzel Washington soon to be re-teaming with Director Spike Lee for 2025's Highest 2 Lowest, Coy & Aaron give their American Gangster Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, and Spoiler Review! - Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Coy Jandreau (DC Studios Correspondent) and Aaron Alexander react to the iconic crime drama American Gangster directed by Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Blade Runner, The Martian, Alien, Black Hawk Down). We revisit Denzel Washington’s (Training Day, Remember the Titans, Malcolm X, Man on Fire, Fences, The Equalizer, Flight, Inside Man, The Book of Eli, The Magnificent Seven) towering performance as Frank Lucas, and Russell Crowe’s (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, L.A. Confidential, Master and Commander, The Nice Guys, Man of Steel, 3:10 to Yuma, Robin Hood, The Insider) gripping portrayal of Detective Richie Roberts. We break down unforgettable scenes like Frank Lucas' "My Man" moment, the bold "Blue Magic" confrontation, the intense court scenes, and the explosive final showdown, while also exploring the true story behind the movie’s real-life crime saga. This gritty masterpiece blends powerful performances with an unflinching look at ambition, loyalty, and corruption in 1970s New York. #AmericanGangster #DenzelWashington #RussellCrowe #RidleyScott #MovieReaction #AmericanGangsterReaction #CrimeMovie #GangsterMovies #DenzelWashingtonReaction #RussellCroweReaction #MovieBreakdown #MovieRecap #BlueMagic #FrankLucas #ClassicMovies #TrueCrimeMovies #Movie #MovieReaction #Clip #MovieClip #React #reation #Drama Malcolm X (1992) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/14U2e7Cs0Wk Gladiator II (2024) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/AEZEmvBsIEI The Town (2010) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/YthIenjD05A Fruitvale Station (2013) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/Qt-GxTWVjgM Civil War (2024) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/JNkCoNREc9k Follow Coy Jandreau: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoyJandreau Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en 0:00 Checking In! 1:34 American Gangster Reaction 35:05 SHOPIFY 36:40 American Gangster Movie Reaction 1:30:53 HUEL 1:32:20 American Gangster Review 1:50:25 Patron of the Day SHOUT OUT! Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9TdRZC0NvGLve0eNWmUjzs

Top Comments (10)

@zachnotzack4 2025-04-29

Denzel was so locked into character during filming, Josh Brolin and RZA both thought he hated them until the premiere when Denzel gave them a big embrace and let them know he couldn’t talk to the opps 😂

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@donaldmacias4634 2025-04-29

I think Denzel Washington should have won an Oscar for his role. I think it’s his best performance since “Glory”.

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@abdielbenisrael8906 2025-04-29

There's a show called the Godfather of Harlem where Forest Whittaker is playing gangster Bumpy Johnson and now with it being Season 4 they just introduced Frank Lucas

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@CarlosCasanova9 2025-04-29

coy and aaron should be paired for reactions more often

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@Burgman22 2025-04-29

There’s a DVD version of this where the real Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts are watching the movie together doing commentary on it. It is absolutely fantastic.

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@ericmaclin315 2025-04-29

Cut out one of the best lines with his brother in the bathroom. "The loudest one in the room, is weakest one in the room".

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@biancaeze14 2025-04-29

Also, RIP to the beautiful Ruby Dee (she played Frank’s mama), ♥️♥️♥️

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@violetorchid9184 2025-04-29

Blue Magic is 100% pure, that's why people were overdosing.

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@wubranch1 2025-04-30

That Tango scene was gold. In real life Frank knew that whole thing was going to happen. Tango was the thug and bully gangster of the neighborhood. If you loaned him money or drugs, don’t expect him to pay you, because he’ll kill you when you try to collect. Frank knew if he was to going to expand his operations, he had to let people know that he wasn’t to be stolen from. Frank rolled up on Tango, got out of his car, opened his trunk to retrieve his gun, and called after Tango to pay him his money. Tango menacingly started walking towards Frank, and just before Tango attacked him Frank drew his gun and blew Tango away. Nobody ever tried to steal from Frank.

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