Customer Ratings & Reviews

Lesser known Coen brothers movie but one I love. The dialogue written like people spoke in the ‘20s. Set design is superb & excellent casting.

This third film by the Coen brothers is one of their best. Great acting by Finney, Byrne, Turturro, Harden and many others, and excellent cinematography by Sonnenfeld make this a gangster classic.

This is a different kind of gangster flick. It is an intelligent foray into the world of the roaring twenties and the corruption and speakeasies engendered by Prohibition. This money making turf is zealously guarded by rival crime bosses: Leo, masterfully played by Albert Finney, and Johnny Caspar, well played by Jon Polito. Tom Reagan, beautiful played by the darkly smoldering Gabriel Byrne, is Leo's main man. Unfortunately for him, he is feeling the noose around his neck tighten, as he owes some big gambling debts that he is unable to pay. Moreover, he is head over heels in love with Verna, played with hard edged, sexual intensity by Marcia Gay Harden, who just happens to be Leo's main squeeze. Moreover, Verna's bookmaker brother, Bernie Bernbaum, played with smarmy abandon by John Turturro, has a contract on his life and is on the run. When Tom finds himself helping Bernie, he soon discovers that no good deed goes unpunished. All this makes life very complicated and difficult for Tom. At times, it is difficult to ascertain who the good guys and the bad guys really are, or for whom they really work, as they all seem to march to the beat of a different drummer. There is more to what is going on than initially meets the eye. Make no mistake, this is a multi-faceted movie that works well on many levels. As with all Coen brothers' films, there is an underlay of sly humor that permeates the film. The dialogue is sharp and evocative of another time, as it is laden with Prohibition era slang, and its stacatto delivery is most effective. The characters all walk the walk and talk the talk. The performances by the entire cast are stellar. Look for Steve Buscemi in the small role of Mink, and do not blink or you will miss Frances McDormand's performance as Johnny Caspar's secretary. All in all, this is an excellent film and another feather in the collective cap of the Coen brothers.

Unique, gripping gangster flick with trademark Coen characters. When it's violent, it's convincing violence; the music perfect, and the storyline outstanding. One of their best. Oh, and the Blu-ray print is outstanding.

This is a frequently overlooked film in Joel and Ethan Cohen's oeuvre, but it's frequently overlooked by even their biggest fans.

This is a movie that got overshadowed by Goodfellas and Godfather Part III upon its release and deserves another look.

One of the best gangster movies ever made. The story line with all the twist & turns you can not go wrong. I know it a older movie but I had to get in Blu-Ray.

Very good film One of the Coen brothers early films . I recommend if you haven’t seen it give it a try

What you see in Miller's Crossing is not what you get, believe me. This film belongs to Gabriel Byrne who plays Tom Reagan. Tom is a hero, anti-hero, maybe, in this gangster film. The Coen Bros, those wonderful film guys, have written and directed this film. You can tell from the very beginning when this marvelous music overpowers you that a Coen film is here. Tom Reagan is an assistant of sorts to Leo, played by Albert Finney. Leo is the crime boss, and the entire city revolves around him. Both Tom and Leo have an affinity for Verna, played by Marsha Gay Harden, though Leo is at first not aware of this. Jon Polito who plays Johnny Caspar, Leo's opposite. John has a thing for "business ethics.", which makes me laugh when you see his temper and his antics. One of the most interesting characters is Bernie Bernbaum, played by John Turrtora. A weasel loved by his sister, Verna, and for whom everything falls apart. The action is violent, beatings a plenty, gunfights a plenty, lots of booze, some sex, but nothing seen. A Coen film must be seen.

Coen brothers film with lots of action, twists, turns, betrayal and complicated love interests. Great acting in a well conceived story.

Such a good movie but the Cohen brothers always provide decent content. Highly recommend this movie and Barton fink as well

Love the movies from this director, can’t go wrong if you like these kind of movies.

This is a good mobster movie. Recommend for those into the mob-style movies.

I had wanted to view this film for a long time and was delighted to find it in the $5.99 Blu-Ray bin in Enfield.

Great Irish mob movie. The imagery and colors is fantastic in blu ray

I enjoyed this movie a lot and I think most people will also .

If your into gangster movies. Than this is a must have. Other than goodfellas. This is my second best.

The Coen Brothers' best work. Fast paced, snappy 30's and 40's type dialog, strong performances.

A good movie. The Coen brothers are excellent film makers.

Older Coen brother's movie,found it in the discount bin