Gangster Squad review

Gangster squad seem's like a recipe for succes. some of the best working actors around, a great true story, and an impressive stylish director but in the end it felt off. the films story revolves around a group of 5 cops taking down a mobster in los angeles in the lates 40's, with josh brolin leading the screen. the film feels like a recipe. everything feels so fake and stilted that i have no connection to any of the characters. near the end a character died and i could only think of about three things they said even though they are on screen 30 minutes  emma stone is wasted playing a mannequin who says cliche's and kisses ryan gosling. and sean penn plays every bad guy ever. all this being said the action is fantastic, showcasing a beautiful mix of intense action with breathtaking slow motion and it does a very rare thing. i can follow what is going on. the film is not a bad movie nor a good one but i dont really have any strong opinions on it. and i feel like my lack of feelings says enough.