I am not a fan of gangster type films. I'm not quite sure what it is, but they usually do not interest me. Despite this, I did enjoy this movie a lot. It was clear patterned after other gangster films of that time, which is to be expected. There was sharp editing and detailed special effects that helped create genuine thrills and surprises. What struck me the most was the lack of a sound track. Other than the band playing in the one scene there is no underlying music along with the dialog. Usually this leaves a film feeling slightly empty to me. However, the dialog used was plenty to keep my attention. Another thing that surprised me was the inclusion of so many female characters. In these gangster films, there is usually a male dominance and it was nice to see both major and minor female characters get screen time and dialog.
Review of City Streets
