Phenomenal portrayal of a unique period in American organized crime. Federico Castelluccio's directing shows that he has a true talent for capturing all the "little details" which authenticate the characters and their surroundings. Tremendous casting for this story line and setting. Troy Garity and David Provale shine throughout while other well known's Paul Sorvino and Arthur Nascarella accent the Protagonist's struggle with vibrant precision.
It's delightful to finally get a writer and director combo working together to generate a modern day film with all the makings of the Mafia classics already cemented into cinema history. It may not be on the scale of "Goodfellas" or "The Godfather", but for a feature length directorial and writing debut, Ricigliano and Castelluccio have not disappointed!!!
P.S. Loved the subtle show of appreciation to Scorsese's classic "Mean Streets" on the Theater Marquee!
It's delightful to finally get a writer and director combo working together to generate a modern day film with all the makings of the Mafia classics already cemented into cinema history. It may not be on the scale of "Goodfellas" or "The Godfather", but for a feature length directorial and writing debut, Ricigliano and Castelluccio have not disappointed!!!
P.S. Loved the subtle show of appreciation to Scorsese's classic "Mean Streets" on the Theater Marquee!