Little Caesar 1931

Don Druker, Chicago Reader: Edward G. Robinson in the performance of his career. Read more

Richard Brody, New Yorker: LeRoy's coldly efficient direction-due less to his own artistry than to the constraints of sound recording in its first years-imposes a static rigor on the action and lends the actor's diction and gestures a sculptural, granitic force. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: Though it looks somewhat dated now, there's no denying the seminal importance of this classic adaptation of WR Burnett's novel. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: No director could ask for more than Edward G. Robinson's contribution. Here, no matter what he has to say, he's entirely convincing. Read more