Abel Ferrara's King of New York is a dark, dedcadent symphony of violence and mayhem. It stands in stark contrast to other gangster films, and due to Ferrara's gritty style, it feels different. One thing about the movie is the near absence of music, save for a few Schoolly D rap tunes and sparse, eerie keyboard music. This haunting music through the film gives it a poetic and tragic edge. The performances are top notch all around, espically Chirstopher Walken and Larry Fishburne. The gun battles are brutal, at times resembling a war movie, rather than a typical gangster shoot 'em up. For it's stylish direction, brilliant performances and intriguing story line, King of New York is my favorite gangster movie of all time.
Review of King of New York
