Miller's Crossing

Fluid, Dreamlike but with its feet firmly in the gutter.
Ive always felt this was the Coen brothers best film, the script is quirky, funny, savage, and flows perfectly the cast gives amazing performances, and the films look is unique but classic, timeless.
it has everything in it that makes the Coen brothers such wonderful film makers.

The scene in which "Danny Boy" provides the musical counterpoint (I won't describe the scene in case you have yet to see the movie) wonderfully contrasts the beauty of the song with the horrific, yet gorgeously presented, violence of the scene.
It is the most memorable film scene I have encountered. The version of "Danny Boy" used is also the best rendition of this sentimental song that I know of.

1990 was a year signed by the return of the gangsters.
Watch by instance , four relevants movies , Godfahter III , the worst of the trilogy ; Goodfellas ; State of grace and Miller's crossing.
Miller's crossing has been the best film about the mob made not only in the last decade but even now . Sam Mendes made a great effort with Road to Perdition but never reachs this peak of Miller's.
Until now , this has been the best work of the Coen brothers , after their opera prima Blood simple.
The script about a member of the mob club who follows his own honor code reveals clearly the orignal approach given by both brothers , Gabriel Byrne has never best like this one . Add to this the presence of that thousand carats actor Albert Finney , in a perfect role. Marcia Gay Harden grow up as actress with this film.
The puzzle narrative , the dramatic tension and the emblematic violence is told with arresting images , the dramatic bits are shown with artistic commitment , the plot is very credible , adjusted and loaded with poetic realism.
Pitifully the great notice of the rebirth of the Godfather , turned the world attention around this jewel. Once more another mistake was made in prejuice of this film . But warning , despite all the facts , this film and State of Grace will remain in a adjusted match as the one two couple in this genre. The time will be the best judge.
Coen brothers made a unforgettable effort with The man who wasn't there in 2002 , and that film was also ignored . It's hard to believe because the man... was one of three best film in that year . Well you know , it's a taste question but watch and buy Miller's crossing . I watched it in 1990 and I got in DVD as soon as I could.
Please, acquire this one! You'll be always rewarded.