Better than its reputation. Beatty's sudden outbreaks of violence are terrifying, and Bening is a match for him.

Ten, because it's not true. Bugsy Seigel did not start Las Vegas, he had very little to do with Vegas, was only there a few months. The movie is misleading.

Toback as director would've given it more fire, but the crystaline machismo of his dialogue remains, and Beatty & Bening sizzle. It's like Wilder meets Tarantino

Beatty's cartoonish portrayal of the Hollywood-thug Bugsy Siegel is entertaining, but lacks the authenticity or punch to make this very compelling. Instead, Bening does most of the heavy lifting and serves as the better half of some great chemistry between the two. Still, the era is wonderfully depicted and supporting cast is chalk full of talent.

Story: 9.5 Screenplay: 8.5 Acting: 8.5 Cinematography: 8.5 Editing: 9 Directing: 9 Entertainment Value: 9.5 Music: 9.5 72/80

you know i liked it because its a true story and offers some insight into a time in history that is long gone but besides that its kind of garbage. They almost try to glamorize bugsy but at the same time make him come off as an annoying character. Also im tired of seeing gangster movies where the woman is their downfall, these guys obviously never heard of M.O.B. On top of that its a movie about bugsy, you almost think that the directors are honoring him but then they disrespect him by naming it

I would have rated this higher if it weren't for the usually awesome Annette Bening going way over the top trying to be an amalgamation of Marie Windsor, Audrey Totter and Ann Savage. It just felt like a bad B-movie Noir at times when she was onscreen. The parts where Beatty is playing the heavy are fantastic, he does a great job.

I honestly feel this was a bit underrated even if the latter stages of the film were not as good. Also, the added scenes in the director's cut are horrendous. The scene where Bening and Beatty fight over the pistol in the dark house felt a bit saturated and cheesy. The era was captured beautifully and Beatty's charismatic performance took it up one notch.

crap

Good and well acted, but a bit too long

A decent outing. Warren Beatty is good, but not great as always and Elliot Gould is in this movie. You never see Elliot Gould in a movie.

2/10 oscars. it should have won more. the period is expressed masterfully. a great movie from an acclaimed director and all-star cast.

Not bad.