The Cotton Club: More Than Meets the Eye?

Okay, so I just finished watching 'The Cotton Club'. I know, I know, it's not technically horror or thriller, but stick with me! I'm always on the lookout for movies with that underlying tension, the kind where you know something bad is brewing beneath the surface, and this definitely had that vibe. The whole gangster element combined with the dazzling performances… it was a trip! Plus, Francis Ford Coppola was 'involved' so that's a plus in my book. I was really drawn in by Richard Gere's character, Dixie Dwyer. The whole thing with him getting caught between the mob and his own ambitions was super compelling. And the dance sequences? Wow. Gregory Hines absolutely killed it! Seriously, that scene where he's battling with the Nicholas Brothers? Goosebumps. There was always a sense of foreboding, because you KNEW something terrible was going to happen, it created that sense of uneasyness you sometimes get in horror movies. Okay, gotta admit, the plot got a little convoluted at times. I felt like it was trying to juggle too many storylines, and some of the character motivations felt a bit fuzzy. But I was mostly there for the atmosphere and the music, tbh. And the violence, let's be real. There's definitely a dark undercurrent running through the whole thing, with the racial tensions and the constant threat of bloodshed. It's not a feel-good movie, that's for sure. Overall, I'd say 'The Cotton Club' is worth a watch if you're into historical dramas with a heavy dose of danger. It's not perfect, but it's visually stunning and has some seriously intense moments. Let me know what you think if you've seen it! What were your favorite (or least favorite) parts?