Gangster Films

The gangster movie has been a favorite genre of audiences for many years. Some of the reasons for the success of gangster films are because of the fact that they create an fantasy of an underworld that is hyped and gives a positive view point to the audiences. Film viewers admire the power and lifestyles of the Mafia and gangs and side with them. Different elements such as violence, drugs, money, and sex are seen …

…without the detailed explanation of characters in the initial scene would be confusing. There is often an emotional storyline, which makes relating to the characters easier. Overall the gangster genre presents the audience with an emotional but structured storyline which originally gives you a detailed explanation of the characters. Although the film is based around crime it is still watched by many audiences because it uses many key themes to appeal to a wide audience.