Little Caesar (BD)

Edward G. Robinson became an overnight star with this film as "Rico," better known as Little Caesar. This film also brought Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. to the attention of the American public. Both actors are very good in their roles and do confirm that "crime does not pay!" An early "talkie" from Warner Brothers that was a major box-office success. Depicts the rise and fall of a notorious gangster. Along with Paul Muni in "Scarface," and James Cagney in "Public Enemy" this is one of the best-known and best-remembered crime films of the early sound-era in the1930's. These three films made each actor an overnight major star. Surprisingly, the films hold up very well and do not only glorify the gangsters portrayed but also show their cruelties and vicious behavioral natures. Cagney;s "Public Enemy" features the immortal Jean Harlow in an early role while Howard Hughes "Scarface" features a young George Raft, a middle-aged Boris Karloff (before "Frankenstein") and a rather large co-starring performance by Osgood Perkins (Anthony Perkin's father). All highly watchable but "Little Caesar"s the most immortal of the lot. Eddie Robinson made "Rico" his very own and the rest as they say, is history!

This movie is the one that brought Edward G Robinson to the world's attention. He doesn't disappoint. He plays the slimy hoodlum, Rico. He always knew he was destined for greatness, and did whatever he could to achieve it. His loyal friend wanted to leave the crime life behind. Rico wouldn't have it. Rico schemed on his boss, his rivals, and the cops. I won't say how this movie ends, you've got to see it for yourself. It kept me glued. This movie helped create the thug image that was Robinson's forte. Had to hunt high and low for this, because of captioning. NOTE: I wish all sellers would make note of captioning/SDH.

This is the FIRST gangster movie ever made and it isby far the best. I love Scarface (old and new), Roaring Twenties, G Men, Petrified Forest, Casablanca, and so on and this movie is easily the best. Made in the 30's, it has you rooting for the bad guy Little Caesar known as Rico, played by Edward G. Robinson in this pivotal movie on the century. Actors like James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, even all the way up to Al Pacino and even Johnny Depp in the newest Public Enemies movie would all fall under Edward G. Robinson's gargantuan shadow of acting talent. Love gangster movies? Love mobs? Love fighting and bad guys and hot gals? Watch this and you will forever be changed. New actors today are great because they know how to mimic actors from the 30's!!!!!!!

Little Caesar is one of the first of the gangster genre movies. The dialogue is tough, and star, Edward G Robinson gives a bravura performance as a small time hood who moves "East, where things break big!" He quickly rises as head of the mob and has it all, only to lose it just as quickly as he gained it. This performance of Edward G Robinson brought him star status, and can be watched and enjoyed again and again. Restoration and clarity of blu Ray is an added treat. If you're wondering, add it to your collection, and own an original classic!

I absolutely love the golden era and its celebrities, including Mr. Robinson. (Not to mention he has Hungarian roots like myself). I love this movie. Mr. Robinson gives an excellent performance and I would definitely recommend if you are a Edward Robinson fan. I have been ordering movies and music from Amazon for a few years and I have never been disappointed with any of my purchases. Arrived faster than anticipated and was packaged in such a way as to prevent damage to movie. Love this movie. If you love the Golden era, Edward Robinson is a must.

A classic early Hollywood gangster film staring Edward G. Robinson.

Made in 1931, the third year of talking pictures, this is considered a classic by most movie critics. There are elements of Goodfellas and Scarface. Though there is much stereotypical assignment, this movie set a standard for crime cinema throughout the 30's and 40's. Great acting by Edward G. Robinson and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Robinson's mannerisms and voice became a staple for comedians and impersonators up until his death in 1973.

This blu ray transfer (Warners, copyright 2013) is excellent! You can see the fine grain and a million details (except for crossfades and fade outs which are a bit fuzzy, since those always involved second-generation film back in the thirties). I sincerely doubt you'll ever see a better presentation of this classic. I got so much more out of it as compared to the other dozen or so times I've seen this film. Other reviewers can comment on the film itself. Suffice to say that Little Caesar, Public Enemy, and Scarface (1932) are the Frankenstein, Dracula, and Mummys of the gangster film. You NEED to see them. (The "Public Enemy" blu ray from 2013 is just as good as this.)