I wasn't expecting great when I chose to watch this movie but it far exceeded my expectations! I'll skip going into the whole plot line as you can read that in several of the other reviews, but will say that it's a movie which definitely deserved higher box office sales.
Peter Facinelli wrote the script, successfully blending a pleasing mix of drama, cops and robbers, and romance, and then portrayed the leading man in a very authentic, believable style. Michael Madsen turned in his typical solid performance as a supporting actor and Jaimie Alexander was delightful as Lucy.
It was nice to see a film that didn't rely on a litany of cursing, drugs, sex or extreme violence in portraying a man trapped in a world of crime to pay off his father's gambling debts. And while the way Bobby (Facinelli's character) turned the tables might not have been totally realistic, it didn't have to be. It's fiction. (and it was kinda fun!)
The only thing I can think of to explain the low scores by some reviewers, is perhaps they wanted to see the blood and guts you might expect in a film revolving around a bookie or loan shark who wants their money. But, the lack thereof is what makes it a great date night or family night movie...just enough action for the guys and just enough romance for the gals, with a bit of irony and a little splash of humor thrown in.
It's probably more like an 8 star movie, but I'm giving it 9 for genuinely surprising me with how good it was! An enjoyable film that I'd not only watch again...I'd recommend it!
Peter Facinelli wrote the script, successfully blending a pleasing mix of drama, cops and robbers, and romance, and then portrayed the leading man in a very authentic, believable style. Michael Madsen turned in his typical solid performance as a supporting actor and Jaimie Alexander was delightful as Lucy.
It was nice to see a film that didn't rely on a litany of cursing, drugs, sex or extreme violence in portraying a man trapped in a world of crime to pay off his father's gambling debts. And while the way Bobby (Facinelli's character) turned the tables might not have been totally realistic, it didn't have to be. It's fiction. (and it was kinda fun!)
The only thing I can think of to explain the low scores by some reviewers, is perhaps they wanted to see the blood and guts you might expect in a film revolving around a bookie or loan shark who wants their money. But, the lack thereof is what makes it a great date night or family night movie...just enough action for the guys and just enough romance for the gals, with a bit of irony and a little splash of humor thrown in.
It's probably more like an 8 star movie, but I'm giving it 9 for genuinely surprising me with how good it was! An enjoyable film that I'd not only watch again...I'd recommend it!