If you're looking for a blood-spattered shoot 'em up this probably won't do it for you. There are a couple of action scenes but the movie is less mob drama and more of a tribute to the smart cop who realized his little town was suddenly infested with mafioso and triggered an investigation that ultimately forced J. Edgar Hoover to stop looking the other way when it came to organized crime.
The 1950s period is convincingly captured, including impressive shots of NYC. Vintage car enthusiasts will find a feast for their eyes. I don't have a clue what the budget was but I'd bet the film looks bigger than it cost.
The cast is excellent. Anyone who's ever casually rubbed elbows with real mobsters will recognize these guys. The largely Italian cast brings an authenticity in looks and mannerisms too often lacking in mob movies.
Both David Arquette and Jamie Lyn-Sigler have matured well. They still look good and in their adult years project uniquely interesting personas.
Director Danny Abeckaser was especially convincing as the small time hood charged with hosting the VIP mob bosses, effectively conveying self-assured bossiness when dealing with the locals and giddy nerves when dealing with godfather Genovese.
The 1950s period is convincingly captured, including impressive shots of NYC. Vintage car enthusiasts will find a feast for their eyes. I don't have a clue what the budget was but I'd bet the film looks bigger than it cost.
The cast is excellent. Anyone who's ever casually rubbed elbows with real mobsters will recognize these guys. The largely Italian cast brings an authenticity in looks and mannerisms too often lacking in mob movies.
Both David Arquette and Jamie Lyn-Sigler have matured well. They still look good and in their adult years project uniquely interesting personas.
Director Danny Abeckaser was especially convincing as the small time hood charged with hosting the VIP mob bosses, effectively conveying self-assured bossiness when dealing with the locals and giddy nerves when dealing with godfather Genovese.