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THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD
Opens September 21.
82%
Because it’s the visual pleasure of Brad Pitt in a duster coat...
15%
...versus the underrated Casey Affleck...
3%
...and did we mention the duster?
Best case: A River Runs Through Deadwood.
Worst case: Knock, knock, knockin’ on Heaven’s Gate.
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AMERICAN GANGSTER
Opens November 2.
67%
A dose of pre-gentrification nostalgia...
26%
...positioned as the black Godfather...
7%
...that might help Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe atone for Virtuosity.
Best case: Superfly Scarface.
Worst case: Hoffa comes to Harlem.




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