Gangster No. 1

"Has several fine qualities but dilutes them with disorganized direction."

"We're left with a metallic aftertaste."

"The movie's captivating details are all in the performances..."

"Just watch Bettany strut his stuff. You'll know a star when you see one."

"The psychological underpinnings give this picture a charged emotional atmosphere."

"This conclusion is too pat to be satisfying, but the film has a kind of hard, cold effect."