Directed by:
James MotternScreenplay:
Emilio MauroCinematography:
Jimmy LindseyComposer:
Nathan WhiteheadCast:
Ben Barnes, Leighton Meester, Harvey Keitel, Slaine, Kenny Wormald, Toby Jones, Ritchie Coster, Paul Ben-Victor, Jay Giannone, Robert Masiello, Michael Yebba (more)VOD (1)
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This high octane thriller tells the story of Nick Tortano (Ben Barnes, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Dorian Gray), a smooth-talking and ambitious criminal from the streets of Boston. After years spent working and idolizing the Italian gangsters higher up the chain, he finally proves himself to the boss (Harvey Keitel, Reservoir Dogs, From Dusk Till Dawn). But once he becomes a made man, Nick's loyalty is tested when he must choose between his family, his girl (Leighton Meester, The Judge, TV's Gossip Girl) and the Mafia he was so desperate to join. (Signature Entertainment)
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Watching this movie right after Black Mass sucked. I was able to immediately compare the current limits of Hollywood when it comes to modern gangster movies. Both of them are actually set in a similar setting and on top of that in Boston. But while Black Mass should be the better one and is rather average, this is definitely the worse one and at the same time rather mediocre. In this movie, it was very visible in every scene that they wanted to save every buck. But, on the other hand, it has a quality mobster Harvey Keitel, who is enjoying his character. No wonder, as this is not the first time he’s portraying him. But if you don’t have to watch this movie, skip it. The 105 minutes drag out like the flu through the nasopharynx and the result isn’t worth it.
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The film has interesting characters and, moreover, a pace which is slower, but that doesn't prevent it from being captivating at the right moments. Ben Barnes portrayed his role wonderfully and was a perfect fit for the role of a somewhat insecure mafia hitman. Unfortunately, there are more deaf spots than there should be.
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