rebeccalucy I throughly enjoyed the plot, particularly the end of the film. It doesn't shy away from dark themes, despite being effected by the Hays Code.Again, Humphrey Bogart is one of my favourite elements of the film. He plays a very surprising antagonist, differing from his most well-known roles. I feel the acting was quite good overall James Cagney had a particularly unsettling scene towards the end. Probably a reflection of the time, but the female role is very under developed. The direction is very good, as Curtiz seemed to use a few more techniques in this film. I feel the lighting is not as good as Clasablanca, but may have allowed him to develop his techniques further. Overall, a great film from the past!

Jonathan Rogers I love the fact we can share our love or distaste of a film to forewarn or encourage a viewing. This film i will be encouraging all to see, this film is in my all time list of greatest films to see, yes i have many in this category but i do watch a lot. back in the 70s and 80s not many films were put out on Terrestrial TV apart from many black and white Film Noir movies or westerns. this film i watched many times back then and i am reviving my love of them and why not. this film has three of the best actors there was back then, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart and Pat O Brian. it has a relatively small cast but it makes it and keeps you entertained fully. The story is about a tough guy (cagney) who is looked upon by the local young hoodlums as a star. Pat O Brian plays his old school chum buddy who has become a priest and trying to keep the young lads in the area on the straight and narrow. Bogart plays the classic double crosser and well what you see is a classic film well shot, acted and keeps you hooked start to finish, you cant go wrong in this film.

Kirpianuscus a religious film. for the theme and the touching end. one of the memorable roles of James Cagney. precise social and political portrait. short, one of films who remains a significant experience for its viewer. because it reminds small ordinary truths in the right manner. because it preserves the aura of a period from history of cinema. because its simplicity is convincing and touching. for the great performances who, at the first sigh, are only reflection of the each actor to perform the specific role. but this is a virtue in this case and the key of the special beauty of film. the savage scene of the basketball game is one of the most impressive. like the manner to use the money by the boys. "Angels with Dirty Faces" is , in obvious manner, a classic. but this is only a label. because its force is to reflect, in great and almost unique style a state of soul.

Richie-67-485852 When I was that age, growing up in Brooklyn, it must have been tough on the people around me. Why? Because we were always looking for something to do, anything to do and trouble is the easy thing to get going anywhere. That's what these guys portray so well and Cagney sets the pace. Here we see a group of kids with no guidance and poor leadership that if someone doesn't intervene, they are all going to turn out like Rocky in the movie. Who better then a priest to try to get them to stop and consider what they are doing and why? The perfect balance takes hold. Good and evil go at it with evil looking, sounding and feeling better but ending on a bad note. Or, you can do good which will lead you toward the life intended. If anyone can keep themselves from bawling at the end, I'll ask you why? Give in and let the lesson of the movie have its way with you. A good lesson it is too because someone dies to make the point. Sound familiar? Hats off to every involved with this picture. Enjoy the scenes of life way back when, the way they talked and what was popular for music, cars and dress. Definitely a move to eat while watching, tasty drink and snack too. Oh, and have something to wipe that dirty face of yours, the one that cries in the end.