White Heat (1949)

I absolutely love the noir movies of the 30's and 40's, and it doesn't get much better than this one. James Cagney gives an amazing performance as the emotional and psychotic mob boss, Cody Jarrett.

People often argue that James Cagney played the bad gangster too many times, but it's his thing. John Wayne was usually a cowboy, and nobody calls him out for that. I think if you're good at it, why not stick with it.

Cagney's performance in this film deserves every ounce of praise.

8.5 out of 10,

ah who am I kidding 10 out of 10

I don't know what could've made it better, I don't know what makes a film perfect, but this film is great.