#54 Gangster Squad (2013)

Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Starring: Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone

Gangster squad features an all star cast. Man of the moment Ryan Gosling and one of Hollywood's current starlets, Emma Sone, promise a lot from this gangster film.

It's a difficult film to hate, in that it's immense fun to watch. From the very beginning to the end it really is an enjoyable ride, without ever being particularly great. I think had the cast been of a lesser standard i'd find this an easy problem to accept, but with the talent on show, it certainly feels like a missed opportunity.

With that being said, it's definitely a guilty pleasure film. One to watch when you want some mindless violence with a great cast. I just wish it had slightly more substance as it had the chance to deliver something really special.